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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,707.22, 40,994.78 and 17,777.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,707.22, 40,994.78 and 17,777.14 is: 24,531.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,707.22 : 40,994.78 = 17,777.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,707.22/40,994.78 = 17,777.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,707.22x = 40,994.78 × 17,777.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,707.22x = 728,769,751.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,769,751.96/29,707.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,531.74

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