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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,052.19, 40,098.86 and 17,731.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,052.19, 40,098.86 and 17,731.05 is: 24,473.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,052.19 : 40,098.86 = 17,731.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,052.19/40,098.86 = 17,731.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,052.19x = 40,098.86 × 17,731.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,052.19x = 710,994,802.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,994,802.95/29,052.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,473.02

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