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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,195.29, 40,290.97 and 17,861.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,195.29, 40,290.97 and 17,861.23 is: 24,649.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,195.29 : 40,290.97 = 17,861.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,195.29/40,290.97 = 17,861.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,195.29x = 40,290.97 × 17,861.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,195.29x = 719,646,434.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,646,434.61/29,195.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,649.41

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