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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,219.67, 40,322.61 and 17,887.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,219.67, 40,322.61 and 17,887.37 is: 24,684.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,219.67 : 40,322.61 = 17,887.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,219.67/40,322.61 = 17,887.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,219.67x = 40,322.61 × 17,887.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,219.67x = 721,265,242.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,265,242.82/29,219.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,684.24

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