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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,172.96, 40,261.68 and 17,850

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,172.96, 40,261.68 and 17,850 is: 24,634.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,172.96 : 40,261.68 = 17,850 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,172.96/40,261.68 = 17,850/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,172.96x = 40,261.68 × 17,850
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,172.96x = 718,670,988
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,670,988/29,172.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,634.83

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