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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,190.28, 40,275.17 and 17,855.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,190.28, 40,275.17 and 17,855.63 is: 24,636.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,190.28 : 40,275.17 = 17,855.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,190.28/40,275.17 = 17,855.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,190.28x = 40,275.17 × 17,855.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,190.28x = 719,138,612.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,138,612.08/29,190.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,636.24

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