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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,708.24, 40,997.34 and 17,774.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,708.24, 40,997.34 and 17,774.38 is: 24,528.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,708.24 : 40,997.34 = 17,774.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,708.24/40,997.34 = 17,774.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,708.24x = 40,997.34 × 17,774.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,708.24x = 728,702,300.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,702,300.15/29,708.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,528.63

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