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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,133.65, 40,190.68 and 17,189.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,133.65, 40,190.68 and 17,189.03 is: 23,712.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,133.65 : 40,190.68 = 17,189.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,133.65/40,190.68 = 17,189.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,133.65x = 40,190.68 × 17,189.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,133.65x = 690,838,804.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,838,804.24/29,133.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,712.74

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