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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,320.02, 40,465.44 and 17,987.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,320.02, 40,465.44 and 17,987.22 is: 24,824.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,320.02 : 40,465.44 = 17,987.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,320.02/40,465.44 = 17,987.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,320.02x = 40,465.44 × 17,987.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,320.02x = 727,860,771.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,860,771.68/29,320.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,824.70

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