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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,092.71, 40,123.58 and 17,895.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,092.71, 40,123.58 and 17,895.27 is: 24,680.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,092.71 : 40,123.58 = 17,895.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,092.71/40,123.58 = 17,895.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,092.71x = 40,123.58 × 17,895.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,092.71x = 718,022,207.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,022,207.99/29,092.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,680.49

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