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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,113.92, 40,175.46 and 17,181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,113.92, 40,175.46 and 17,181 is: 23,708.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,113.92 : 40,175.46 = 17,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,113.92/40,175.46 = 17,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,113.92x = 40,175.46 × 17,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,113.92x = 690,254,578.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,254,578.26/29,113.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,708.75

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