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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,169.94, 40,257.54 and 17,846.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,169.94, 40,257.54 and 17,846.98 is: 24,630.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,169.94 : 40,257.54 = 17,846.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,169.94/40,257.54 = 17,846.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,169.94x = 40,257.54 × 17,846.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,169.94x = 718,475,511.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,475,511.23/29,169.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,630.68

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