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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,264.65, 40,378.19 and 17,779.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,264.65, 40,378.19 and 17,779.33 is: 24,531.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,264.65 : 40,378.19 = 17,779.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,264.65/40,378.19 = 17,779.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,264.65x = 40,378.19 × 17,779.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,264.65x = 717,897,259.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,897,259.73/29,264.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,531.21

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