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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,207.31, 40,309.26 and 17,884.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,207.31, 40,309.26 and 17,884.44 is: 24,682.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,207.31 : 40,309.26 = 17,884.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,207.31/40,309.26 = 17,884.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,207.31x = 40,309.26 × 17,884.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,207.31x = 720,908,541.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,908,541.91/29,207.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,682.47

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