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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,086.27, 40,137.99 and 17,774.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,086.27, 40,137.99 and 17,774.70 is: 24,528.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,086.27 : 40,137.99 = 17,774.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,086.27/40,137.99 = 17,774.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,086.27x = 40,137.99 × 17,774.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,086.27x = 713,440,513.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,440,513.68/29,086.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,528.43

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