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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,146.68, 40,221.12 and 17,835.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,146.68, 40,221.12 and 17,835.06 is: 24,611.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,146.68 : 40,221.12 = 17,835.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,146.68/40,221.12 = 17,835.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,146.68x = 40,221.12 × 17,835.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,146.68x = 717,346,088.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,346,088.47/29,146.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,611.59

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