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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,184.23, 40,264.89 and 17,251.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,184.23, 40,264.89 and 17,251.58 is: 23,801.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,184.23 : 40,264.89 = 17,251.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,184.23/40,264.89 = 17,251.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,184.23x = 40,264.89 × 17,251.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,184.23x = 694,632,971.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,632,971.03/29,184.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,801.65

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