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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,249.94, 40,362.20 and 17,914.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,249.94, 40,362.20 and 17,914.26 is: 24,720.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,249.94 : 40,362.20 = 17,914.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,249.94/40,362.20 = 17,914.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,249.94x = 40,362.20 × 17,914.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,249.94x = 723,058,944.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,058,944.97/29,249.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,720.01

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