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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,060.52, 40,122.18 and 17,889

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,060.52, 40,122.18 and 17,889 is: 24,698.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,060.52 : 40,122.18 = 17,889 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,060.52/40,122.18 = 17,889/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,060.52x = 40,122.18 × 17,889
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,060.52x = 717,745,678.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,745,678.02/29,060.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,698.31

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