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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,179.73, 40,267.47 and 17,848.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,179.73, 40,267.47 and 17,848.40 is: 24,630.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,179.73 : 40,267.47 = 17,848.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,179.73/40,267.47 = 17,848.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,179.73x = 40,267.47 × 17,848.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,179.73x = 718,709,710.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,709,710.21/29,179.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,630.45

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