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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,207.36, 40,321.32 and 17,893.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,207.36, 40,321.32 and 17,893.28 is: 24,702.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,207.36 : 40,321.32 = 17,893.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,207.36/40,321.32 = 17,893.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,207.36x = 40,321.32 × 17,893.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,207.36x = 721,480,668.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,480,668.73/29,207.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,702.02

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