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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,159.93, 40,243.62 and 17,834.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,159.93, 40,243.62 and 17,834.51 is: 24,613.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,159.93 : 40,243.62 = 17,834.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,159.93/40,243.62 = 17,834.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,159.93x = 40,243.62 × 17,834.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,159.93x = 717,725,042.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,725,042.11/29,159.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,613.40

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