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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,064.92, 40,113.97 and 17,741

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,064.92, 40,113.97 and 17,741 is: 24,485.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,064.92 : 40,113.97 = 17,741 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,064.92/40,113.97 = 17,741/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,064.92x = 40,113.97 × 17,741
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,064.92x = 711,661,941.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,661,941.77/29,064.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,485.25

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