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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,708.55, 40,997.78 and 17,774.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,708.55, 40,997.78 and 17,774.69 is: 24,529.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,708.55 : 40,997.78 = 17,774.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,708.55/40,997.78 = 17,774.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,708.55x = 40,997.78 × 17,774.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,708.55x = 728,722,536.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,722,536.33/29,708.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,529.05

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