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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,287.22, 40,421.10 and 17,963

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,287.22, 40,421.10 and 17,963 is: 24,791.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,287.22 : 40,421.10 = 17,963 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,287.22/40,421.10 = 17,963/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,287.22x = 40,421.10 × 17,963
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,287.22x = 726,084,219.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,084,219.30/29,287.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,791.85

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