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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,175.28, 40,262.67 and 17,844.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,175.28, 40,262.67 and 17,844.58 is: 24,626.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,175.28 : 40,262.67 = 17,844.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,175.28/40,262.67 = 17,844.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,175.28x = 40,262.67 × 17,844.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,175.28x = 718,470,435.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,470,435.83/29,175.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,626.00

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