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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,173.28, 40,259.92 and 17,842.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,173.28, 40,259.92 and 17,842.57 is: 24,623.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,173.28 : 40,259.92 = 17,842.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,173.28/40,259.92 = 17,842.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,173.28x = 40,259.92 × 17,842.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,173.28x = 718,340,440.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,340,440.79/29,173.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,623.23

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