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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,272.83, 40,381.28 and 17,944.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,272.83, 40,381.28 and 17,944.98 is: 24,754.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,272.83 : 40,381.28 = 17,944.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,272.83/40,381.28 = 17,944.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,272.83x = 40,381.28 × 17,944.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,272.83x = 724,641,189.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,641,189.05/29,272.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,754.74

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