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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,257.05, 40,379.56 and 17,932.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,257.05, 40,379.56 and 17,932.85 is: 24,750.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,257.05 : 40,379.56 = 17,932.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,257.05/40,379.56 = 17,932.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,257.05x = 40,379.56 × 17,932.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,257.05x = 724,120,345.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,120,345.82/29,257.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,750.29

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