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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,308.83, 40,445.76 and 17,819.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,308.83, 40,445.76 and 17,819.79 is: 24,591.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,308.83 : 40,445.76 = 17,819.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,308.83/40,445.76 = 17,819.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,308.83x = 40,445.76 × 17,819.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,308.83x = 720,734,949.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,734,949.59/29,308.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,591.05

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