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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,207.39, 40,306.98 and 17,876.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,207.39, 40,306.98 and 17,876.66 is: 24,670.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,207.39 : 40,306.98 = 17,876.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,207.39/40,306.98 = 17,876.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,207.39x = 40,306.98 × 17,876.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,207.39x = 720,553,975.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,553,975.55/29,207.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,670.27

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