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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,172.33, 40,258.63 and 17,841.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,172.33, 40,258.63 and 17,841.63 is: 24,621.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,172.33 : 40,258.63 = 17,841.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,172.33/40,258.63 = 17,841.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,172.33x = 40,258.63 × 17,841.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,172.33x = 718,279,580.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,279,580.77/29,172.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,621.95

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