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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,223.18, 40,325.67 and 17,887.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,223.18, 40,325.67 and 17,887.95 is: 24,683.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,223.18 : 40,325.67 = 17,887.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,223.18/40,325.67 = 17,887.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,223.18x = 40,325.67 × 17,887.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,223.18x = 721,343,568.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,343,568.68/29,223.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,683.95

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