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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,176.36, 40,263.89 and 17,239.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,176.36, 40,263.89 and 17,239.67 is: 23,791.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,176.36 : 40,263.89 = 17,239.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,176.36/40,263.89 = 17,239.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,176.36x = 40,263.89 × 17,239.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,176.36x = 694,135,975.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,135,975.20/29,176.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,791.04

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