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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,146.49, 40,216.43 and 17,213.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,146.49, 40,216.43 and 17,213.57 is: 23,751.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,146.49 : 40,216.43 = 17,213.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,146.49/40,216.43 = 17,213.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,146.49x = 40,216.43 × 17,213.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,146.49x = 692,268,246.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,268,246.89/29,146.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,751.34

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