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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,291.83, 40,426.75 and 17,959.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,291.83, 40,426.75 and 17,959.32 is: 24,786.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,291.83 : 40,426.75 = 17,959.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,291.83/40,426.75 = 17,959.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,291.83x = 40,426.75 × 17,959.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,291.83x = 726,036,861.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,036,861.24/29,291.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,786.33

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