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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,140.68, 40,219.30 and 17,203.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,140.68, 40,219.30 and 17,203.24 is: 23,743.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,140.68 : 40,219.30 = 17,203.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,140.68/40,219.30 = 17,203.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,140.68x = 40,219.30 × 17,203.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,140.68x = 691,902,270.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,902,270.53/29,140.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,743.52

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