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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,170.65, 40,241.70 and 17,226.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,170.65, 40,241.70 and 17,226.03 is: 23,763.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,170.65 : 40,241.70 = 17,226.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,170.65/40,241.70 = 17,226.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,170.65x = 40,241.70 × 17,226.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,170.65x = 693,204,731.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,204,731.45/29,170.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,763.77

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