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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,196.68, 40,292.22 and 17,865.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,196.68, 40,292.22 and 17,865.97 is: 24,655.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,196.68 : 40,292.22 = 17,865.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,196.68/40,292.22 = 17,865.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,196.68x = 40,292.22 × 17,865.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,196.68x = 719,859,593.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,859,593.75/29,196.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,655.53

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