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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,167.10, 40,253.63 and 17,844.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,167.10, 40,253.63 and 17,844.14 is: 24,626.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,167.10 : 40,253.63 = 17,844.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,167.10/40,253.63 = 17,844.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,167.10x = 40,253.63 × 17,844.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,167.10x = 718,291,118.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,291,118.74/29,167.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,626.76

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