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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,150.76, 40,223.34 and 17,212.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,150.76, 40,223.34 and 17,212.44 is: 23,750.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,150.76 : 40,223.34 = 17,212.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,150.76/40,223.34 = 17,212.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,150.76x = 40,223.34 × 17,212.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,150.76x = 692,341,826.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,341,826.35/29,150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,750.39

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