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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,219.73, 40,329.93 and 17,895.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,219.73, 40,329.93 and 17,895.47 is: 24,699.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,219.73 : 40,329.93 = 17,895.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,219.73/40,329.93 = 17,895.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,219.73x = 40,329.93 × 17,895.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,219.73x = 721,722,917.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,722,917.88/29,219.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,699.85

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