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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,190.09, 40,274.91 and 17,855.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,190.09, 40,274.91 and 17,855.46 is: 24,636.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,190.09 : 40,274.91 = 17,855.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,190.09/40,274.91 = 17,855.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,190.09x = 40,274.91 × 17,855.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,190.09x = 719,127,044.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,127,044.51/29,190.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,636.00

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