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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,712.14, 40,996.32 and 17,616.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,712.14, 40,996.32 and 17,616.44 is: 24,306.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,712.14 : 40,996.32 = 17,616.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,712.14/40,996.32 = 17,616.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,712.14x = 40,996.32 × 17,616.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,712.14x = 722,209,211.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,209,211.50/29,712.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,306.87

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