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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,222.37, 40,315.79 and 17,882.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,222.37, 40,315.79 and 17,882.78 is: 24,671.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,222.37 : 40,315.79 = 17,882.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,222.37/40,315.79 = 17,882.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,222.37x = 40,315.79 × 17,882.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,222.37x = 720,958,246.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,958,246.22/29,222.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,671.45

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