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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,247.93, 40,359.45 and 17,912.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,247.93, 40,359.45 and 17,912.25 is: 24,717.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,247.93 : 40,359.45 = 17,912.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,247.93/40,359.45 = 17,912.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,247.93x = 40,359.45 × 17,912.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,247.93x = 722,928,558.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,928,558.26/29,247.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,717.26

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