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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,710.14, 40,993.56 and 17,614.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,710.14, 40,993.56 and 17,614.44 is: 24,304.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,710.14 : 40,993.56 = 17,614.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,710.14/40,993.56 = 17,614.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,710.14x = 40,993.56 × 17,614.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,710.14x = 722,078,603.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,078,603.01/29,710.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,304.11

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