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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,171.33, 40,257.25 and 17,840.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,171.33, 40,257.25 and 17,840.63 is: 24,620.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,171.33 : 40,257.25 = 17,840.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,171.33/40,257.25 = 17,840.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,171.33x = 40,257.25 × 17,840.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,171.33x = 718,214,456.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,214,456.18/29,171.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,620.56

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