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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,113.74, 40,167.63 and 17,942.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,113.74, 40,167.63 and 17,942.22 is: 24,754.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,113.74 : 40,167.63 = 17,942.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,113.74/40,167.63 = 17,942.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,113.74x = 40,167.63 × 17,942.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,113.74x = 720,696,454.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,696,454.34/29,113.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,754.51

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