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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,251.13, 40,350.15 and 17,926.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,251.13, 40,350.15 and 17,926.11 is: 24,727.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,251.13 : 40,350.15 = 17,926.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,251.13/40,350.15 = 17,926.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,251.13x = 40,350.15 × 17,926.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,251.13x = 723,321,227.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,321,227.42/29,251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,727.98

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