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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,253.55, 40,370.09 and 17,923.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,253.55, 40,370.09 and 17,923.07 is: 24,733.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,253.55 : 40,370.09 = 17,923.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,253.55/40,370.09 = 17,923.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,253.55x = 40,370.09 × 17,923.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,253.55x = 723,555,791.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,555,791.93/29,253.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,733.95

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