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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,178.23, 40,265.40 and 17,846.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,178.23, 40,265.40 and 17,846.89 is: 24,628.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,178.23 : 40,265.40 = 17,846.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,178.23/40,265.40 = 17,846.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,178.23x = 40,265.40 × 17,846.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,178.23x = 718,612,159.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,612,159.18/29,178.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,628.37

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