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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,280.63, 40,392.34 and 17,792.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,280.63, 40,392.34 and 17,792.45 is: 24,544.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,280.63 : 40,392.34 = 17,792.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,280.63/40,392.34 = 17,792.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,280.63x = 40,392.34 × 17,792.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,280.63x = 718,678,689.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,678,689.83/29,280.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,544.51

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