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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,191.28, 40,276.55 and 17,856.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,191.28, 40,276.55 and 17,856.63 is: 24,637.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,191.28 : 40,276.55 = 17,856.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,191.28/40,276.55 = 17,856.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,191.28x = 40,276.55 × 17,856.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,191.28x = 719,203,451.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,203,451.03/29,191.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,637.61

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