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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,264.56, 40,378.07 and 17,779.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,264.56, 40,378.07 and 17,779.24 is: 24,531.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,264.56 : 40,378.07 = 17,779.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,264.56/40,378.07 = 17,779.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,264.56x = 40,378.07 × 17,779.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,264.56x = 717,891,207.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,891,207.43/29,264.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,531.08

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