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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,311.84, 40,451.09 and 17,987.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,311.84, 40,451.09 and 17,987.59 is: 24,823.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,311.84 : 40,451.09 = 17,987.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,311.84/40,451.09 = 17,987.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,311.84x = 40,451.09 × 17,987.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,311.84x = 727,617,582.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,617,582.60/29,311.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,823.33

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