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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,287.98, 40,427.27 and 17,802.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,287.98, 40,427.27 and 17,802.85 is: 24,573.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,287.98 : 40,427.27 = 17,802.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,287.98/40,427.27 = 17,802.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,287.98x = 40,427.27 × 17,802.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,287.98x = 719,720,623.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,720,623.72/29,287.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,573.92

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