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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,206.32, 40,307.88 and 17,883.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,206.32, 40,307.88 and 17,883.44 is: 24,681.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,206.32 : 40,307.88 = 17,883.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,206.32/40,307.88 = 17,883.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,206.32x = 40,307.88 × 17,883.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,206.32x = 720,843,553.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,843,553.51/29,206.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,681.08

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