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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,268.74, 40,381.44 and 17,926.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,268.74, 40,381.44 and 17,926.41 is: 24,732.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,268.74 : 40,381.44 = 17,926.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,268.74/40,381.44 = 17,926.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,268.74x = 40,381.44 × 17,926.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,268.74x = 723,894,334.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,894,334.04/29,268.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,732.68

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