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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,147.74, 40,226.98 and 17,823.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,147.74, 40,226.98 and 17,823.86 is: 24,598.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,147.74 : 40,226.98 = 17,823.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,147.74/40,226.98 = 17,823.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,147.74x = 40,226.98 × 17,823.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,147.74x = 717,000,059.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,000,059.74/29,147.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,598.82

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