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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,125.62, 40,197.96 and 17,801.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,125.62, 40,197.96 and 17,801.69 is: 24,569.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,125.62 : 40,197.96 = 17,801.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,125.62/40,197.96 = 17,801.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,125.62x = 40,197.96 × 17,801.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,125.62x = 715,591,421.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,591,421.56/29,125.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,569.14

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