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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,146.84, 40,216.10 and 17,203.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,146.84, 40,216.10 and 17,203.77 is: 23,737.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,146.84 : 40,216.10 = 17,203.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,146.84/40,216.10 = 17,203.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,146.84x = 40,216.10 × 17,203.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,146.84x = 691,868,577.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,868,577.71/29,146.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,737.35

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