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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,706.32, 40,993.46 and 17,762.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,706.32, 40,993.46 and 17,762.60 is: 24,511.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,706.32 : 40,993.46 = 17,762.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,706.32/40,993.46 = 17,762.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,706.32x = 40,993.46 × 17,762.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,706.32x = 728,150,432.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,150,432.60/29,706.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,511.63

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