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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,350.08, 40,502.32 and 17,860.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,350.08, 40,502.32 and 17,860.68 is: 24,647.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,350.08 : 40,502.32 = 17,860.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,350.08/40,502.32 = 17,860.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,350.08x = 40,502.32 × 17,860.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,350.08x = 723,398,976.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,398,976.78/29,350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,647.26

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