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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,236.52, 40,349.40 and 17,913.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,236.52, 40,349.40 and 17,913.62 is: 24,722.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,236.52 : 40,349.40 = 17,913.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,236.52/40,349.40 = 17,913.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,236.52x = 40,349.40 × 17,913.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,236.52x = 722,803,818.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,803,818.83/29,236.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,722.64

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