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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,193.46, 40,289.95 and 17,870.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,193.46, 40,289.95 and 17,870.44 is: 24,663.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,193.46 : 40,289.95 = 17,870.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,193.46/40,289.95 = 17,870.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,193.46x = 40,289.95 × 17,870.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,193.46x = 719,998,938.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,998,938.31/29,193.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,663.02

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