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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,141.61, 40,216.41 and 17,809.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,141.61, 40,216.41 and 17,809.71 is: 24,578.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,141.61 : 40,216.41 = 17,809.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,141.61/40,216.41 = 17,809.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,141.61x = 40,216.41 × 17,809.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,141.61x = 716,242,599.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,242,599.34/29,141.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,578.00

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