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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,091.96, 40,122.54 and 17,894.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,091.96, 40,122.54 and 17,894.52 is: 24,679.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,091.96 : 40,122.54 = 17,894.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,091.96/40,122.54 = 17,894.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,091.96x = 40,122.54 × 17,894.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,091.96x = 717,973,594.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,973,594.48/29,091.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,679.45

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