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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,152.60, 40,233.64 and 17,217.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,152.60, 40,233.64 and 17,217.05 is: 23,761.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,152.60 : 40,233.64 = 17,217.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,152.60/40,233.64 = 17,217.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,152.60x = 40,233.64 × 17,217.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,152.60x = 692,704,390.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,704,390.39/29,152.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,761.33

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