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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,708.46, 40,996.50 and 17,764.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,708.46, 40,996.50 and 17,764.68 is: 24,514.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,708.46 : 40,996.50 = 17,764.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,708.46/40,996.50 = 17,764.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,708.46x = 40,996.50 × 17,764.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,708.46x = 728,289,703.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,289,703.62/29,708.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,514.56

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