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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,183.76, 40,275.09 and 17,849.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,183.76, 40,275.09 and 17,849.70 is: 24,633.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,183.76 : 40,275.09 = 17,849.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,183.76/40,275.09 = 17,849.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,183.76x = 40,275.09 × 17,849.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,183.76x = 718,898,273.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,898,273.97/29,183.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,633.50

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