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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,170.59, 40,254.35 and 17,835.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,170.59, 40,254.35 and 17,835.86 is: 24,612.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,170.59 : 40,254.35 = 17,835.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,170.59/40,254.35 = 17,835.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,170.59x = 40,254.35 × 17,835.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,170.59x = 717,970,660.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,970,660.54/29,170.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,612.83

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