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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,706.85, 40,991.57 and 17,765.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,706.85, 40,991.57 and 17,765.83 is: 24,514.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,706.85 : 40,991.57 = 17,765.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,706.85/40,991.57 = 17,765.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,706.85x = 40,991.57 × 17,765.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,706.85x = 728,249,175.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,249,175.22/29,706.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,514.52

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