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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,224.54, 40,336.86 and 17,903.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,224.54, 40,336.86 and 17,903.53 is: 24,711.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,224.54 : 40,336.86 = 17,903.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,224.54/40,336.86 = 17,903.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,224.54x = 40,336.86 × 17,903.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,224.54x = 722,172,183.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,172,183.12/29,224.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,711.16

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