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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,266.03, 40,380.09 and 17,780.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,266.03, 40,380.09 and 17,780.71 is: 24,533.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,266.03 : 40,380.09 = 17,780.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,266.03/40,380.09 = 17,780.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,266.03x = 40,380.09 × 17,780.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,266.03x = 717,986,670.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,986,670.06/29,266.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,533.11

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