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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,092.30, 40,151.70 and 17,768.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,092.30, 40,151.70 and 17,768.30 is: 24,522.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,092.30 : 40,151.70 = 17,768.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,092.30/40,151.70 = 17,768.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,092.30x = 40,151.70 × 17,768.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,092.30x = 713,427,250.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,427,250.35/29,092.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,522.89

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