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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,235.22, 40,341.72 and 17,907.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,235.22, 40,341.72 and 17,907.94 is: 24,711.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,235.22 : 40,341.72 = 17,907.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,235.22/40,341.72 = 17,907.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,235.22x = 40,341.72 × 17,907.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,235.22x = 722,437,101.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,437,101.26/29,235.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,711.19

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