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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,092.27, 40,146.25 and 17,780.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,092.27, 40,146.25 and 17,780.71 is: 24,536.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,092.27 : 40,146.25 = 17,780.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,092.27/40,146.25 = 17,780.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,092.27x = 40,146.25 × 17,780.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,092.27x = 713,828,828.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,828,828.84/29,092.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,536.72

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