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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,690.94, 40,945.22 and 17,752.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,690.94, 40,945.22 and 17,752.34 is: 24,481.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,690.94 : 40,945.22 = 17,752.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,690.94/40,945.22 = 17,752.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,690.94x = 40,945.22 × 17,752.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,690.94x = 726,873,466.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,873,466.81/29,690.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,481.32

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