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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,273.84, 40,398.88 and 17,941.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,273.84, 40,398.88 and 17,941.15 is: 24,759.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,273.84 : 40,398.88 = 17,941.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,273.84/40,398.88 = 17,941.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,273.84x = 40,398.88 × 17,941.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,273.84x = 724,802,365.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,802,365.91/29,273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,759.39

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