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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,366.76, 40,519.11 and 17,881.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,366.76, 40,519.11 and 17,881.53 is: 24,672.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,366.76 : 40,519.11 = 17,881.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,366.76/40,519.11 = 17,881.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,366.76x = 40,519.11 × 17,881.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,366.76x = 724,543,887.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,543,887.74/29,366.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,672.24

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