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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,282.22, 40,409.76 and 17,793.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,282.22, 40,409.76 and 17,793.84 is: 24,555.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,282.22 : 40,409.76 = 17,793.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,282.22/40,409.76 = 17,793.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,282.22x = 40,409.76 × 17,793.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,282.22x = 719,044,803.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,044,803.88/29,282.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,555.68

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