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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,196.59, 40,292.10 and 17,865.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,196.59, 40,292.10 and 17,865.88 is: 24,655.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,196.59 : 40,292.10 = 17,865.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,196.59/40,292.10 = 17,865.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,196.59x = 40,292.10 × 17,865.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,196.59x = 719,853,704.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,853,704.11/29,196.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,655.40

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