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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,182.98, 40,263.15 and 17,250.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,182.98, 40,263.15 and 17,250.33 is: 23,799.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,182.98 : 40,263.15 = 17,250.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,182.98/40,263.15 = 17,250.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,182.98x = 40,263.15 × 17,250.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,182.98x = 694,552,624.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,552,624.34/29,182.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,799.92

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