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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,274.82, 40,394.90 and 17,783.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,274.82, 40,394.90 and 17,783.75 is: 24,538.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,274.82 : 40,394.90 = 17,783.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,274.82/40,394.90 = 17,783.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,274.82x = 40,394.90 × 17,783.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,274.82x = 718,372,948.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,372,948.32/29,274.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,538.94

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