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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,674.55, 40,954.59 and 17,744.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,674.55, 40,954.59 and 17,744.46 is: 24,489.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,674.55 : 40,954.59 = 17,744.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,674.55/40,954.59 = 17,744.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,674.55x = 40,954.59 × 17,744.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,674.55x = 726,717,084.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,717,084.07/29,674.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,489.58

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