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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,179.05, 40,265.45 and 17,243.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,179.05, 40,265.45 and 17,243.50 is: 23,795.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,179.05 : 40,265.45 = 17,243.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,179.05/40,265.45 = 17,243.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,179.05x = 40,265.45 × 17,243.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,179.05x = 694,317,287.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,317,287.08/29,179.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,795.06

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