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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,067.48, 40,100.94 and 17,883

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,067.48, 40,100.94 and 17,883 is: 24,671.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,067.48 : 40,100.94 = 17,883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,067.48/40,100.94 = 17,883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,067.48x = 40,100.94 × 17,883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,067.48x = 717,125,110.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,125,110.02/29,067.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,671.05

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