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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,178.73, 40,266.10 and 17,847.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,178.73, 40,266.10 and 17,847.39 is: 24,629.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,178.73 : 40,266.10 = 17,847.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,178.73/40,266.10 = 17,847.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,178.73x = 40,266.10 × 17,847.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,178.73x = 718,644,701.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,644,701.24/29,178.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,629.06

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