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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,183.98, 40,264.53 and 17,251.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,183.98, 40,264.53 and 17,251.33 is: 23,801.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,183.98 : 40,264.53 = 17,251.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,183.98/40,264.53 = 17,251.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,183.98x = 40,264.53 × 17,251.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,183.98x = 694,616,694.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,616,694.32/29,183.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,801.30

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