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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,183.38, 40,273.03 and 17,251.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,183.38, 40,273.03 and 17,251.02 is: 23,806.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,183.38 : 40,273.03 = 17,251.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,183.38/40,273.03 = 17,251.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,183.38x = 40,273.03 × 17,251.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,183.38x = 694,750,845.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,750,845.99/29,183.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,806.39

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