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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,199.83, 40,298.91 and 17,876.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,199.83, 40,298.91 and 17,876.94 is: 24,672.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,199.83 : 40,298.91 = 17,876.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,199.83/40,298.91 = 17,876.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,199.83x = 40,298.91 × 17,876.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,199.83x = 720,421,196.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,421,196.14/29,199.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,672.11

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