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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,188.59, 40,272.84 and 17,853.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,188.59, 40,272.84 and 17,853.96 is: 24,633.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,188.59 : 40,272.84 = 17,853.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,188.59/40,272.84 = 17,853.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,188.59x = 40,272.84 × 17,853.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,188.59x = 719,029,674.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,029,674.45/29,188.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,633.93

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