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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,216.77, 40,315.93 and 17,889.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,216.77, 40,315.93 and 17,889.13 is: 24,685.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,216.77 : 40,315.93 = 17,889.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,216.77/40,315.93 = 17,889.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,216.77x = 40,315.93 × 17,889.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,216.77x = 721,216,912.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,216,912.84/29,216.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,685.03

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