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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,092.48, 40,151.37 and 17,759.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,092.48, 40,151.37 and 17,759.59 is: 24,510.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,092.48 : 40,151.37 = 17,759.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,092.48/40,151.37 = 17,759.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,092.48x = 40,151.37 × 17,759.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,092.48x = 713,071,869.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,071,869.14/29,092.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,510.52

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