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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,249.43, 40,361.52 and 17,913.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,249.43, 40,361.52 and 17,913.75 is: 24,719.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,249.43 : 40,361.52 = 17,913.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,249.43/40,361.52 = 17,913.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,249.43x = 40,361.52 × 17,913.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,249.43x = 723,026,178.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,026,178.90/29,249.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,719.33

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