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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,114.28, 40,182.09 and 17,790.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,114.28, 40,182.09 and 17,790.35 is: 24,553.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,114.28 : 40,182.09 = 17,790.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,114.28/40,182.09 = 17,790.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,114.28x = 40,182.09 × 17,790.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,114.28x = 714,853,243.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,853,243.92/29,114.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,553.35

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