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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,214.22, 40,318.64 and 17,891.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,214.22, 40,318.64 and 17,891.23 is: 24,691.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,214.22 : 40,318.64 = 17,891.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,214.22/40,318.64 = 17,891.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,214.22x = 40,318.64 × 17,891.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,214.22x = 721,350,061.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,350,061.53/29,214.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,691.74

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