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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,205.84, 40,307.19 and 17,882.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,205.84, 40,307.19 and 17,882.94 is: 24,680.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,205.84 : 40,307.19 = 17,882.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,205.84/40,307.19 = 17,882.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,205.84x = 40,307.19 × 17,882.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,205.84x = 720,811,060.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,811,060.34/29,205.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,680.37

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