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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,095.65, 40,150.94 and 17,784.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,095.65, 40,150.94 and 17,784.09 is: 24,541.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,095.65 : 40,150.94 = 17,784.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,095.65/40,150.94 = 17,784.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,095.65x = 40,150.94 × 17,784.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,095.65x = 714,047,841.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,047,841.62/29,095.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,541.40

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