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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,277.92, 40,388.65 and 17,789.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,277.92, 40,388.65 and 17,789.76 is: 24,540.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,277.92 : 40,388.65 = 17,789.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,277.92/40,388.65 = 17,789.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,277.92x = 40,388.65 × 17,789.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,277.92x = 718,504,345.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,504,345.75/29,277.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,540.82

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