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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,086.77, 40,138.68 and 17,775.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,086.77, 40,138.68 and 17,775.20 is: 24,529.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,086.77 : 40,138.68 = 17,775.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,086.77/40,138.68 = 17,775.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,086.77x = 40,138.68 × 17,775.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,086.77x = 713,472,775.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,472,775.17/29,086.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,529.12

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