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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,179.98, 40,284.54 and 17,852.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,179.98, 40,284.54 and 17,852.40 is: 24,646.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,179.98 : 40,284.54 = 17,852.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,179.98/40,284.54 = 17,852.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,179.98x = 40,284.54 × 17,852.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,179.98x = 719,175,721.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,175,721.90/29,179.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,646.20

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