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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,160.05, 40,242.17 and 17,223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,160.05, 40,242.17 and 17,223.44 is: 23,769.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,160.05 : 40,242.17 = 17,223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,160.05/40,242.17 = 17,223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,160.05x = 40,242.17 × 17,223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,160.05x = 693,108,345.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,108,345.43/29,160.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,769.11

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