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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,336.04, 40,474.89 and 17,993.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,336.04, 40,474.89 and 17,993.88 is: 24,826.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,336.04 : 40,474.89 = 17,993.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,336.04/40,474.89 = 17,993.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,336.04x = 40,474.89 × 17,993.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,336.04x = 728,300,313.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,300,313.67/29,336.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,826.13

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