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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,158.43, 40,241.54 and 17,833.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,158.43, 40,241.54 and 17,833.01 is: 24,611.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,158.43 : 40,241.54 = 17,833.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,158.43/40,241.54 = 17,833.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,158.43x = 40,241.54 × 17,833.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,158.43x = 717,627,628.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,627,628.61/29,158.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,611.33

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