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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,167.32, 40,256.82 and 17,230.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,167.32, 40,256.82 and 17,230.08 is: 23,781.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,167.32 : 40,256.82 = 17,230.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,167.32/40,256.82 = 17,230.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,167.32x = 40,256.82 × 17,230.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,167.32x = 693,628,229.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,628,229.15/29,167.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,781.01

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