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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,085.76, 40,137.25 and 17,774.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,085.76, 40,137.25 and 17,774.17 is: 24,527.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,085.76 : 40,137.25 = 17,774.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,085.76/40,137.25 = 17,774.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,085.76x = 40,137.25 × 17,774.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,085.76x = 713,406,304.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,406,304.83/29,085.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,527.68

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