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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,177.28, 40,256.64 and 17,235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,177.28, 40,256.64 and 17,235.36 is: 23,780.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,177.28 : 40,256.64 = 17,235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,177.28/40,256.64 = 17,235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,177.28x = 40,256.64 × 17,235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,177.28x = 693,837,682.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,837,682.79/29,177.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,780.07

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