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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,184.36, 40,274.46 and 17,253.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,184.36, 40,274.46 and 17,253.60 is: 23,809.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,184.36 : 40,274.46 = 17,253.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,184.36/40,274.46 = 17,253.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,184.36x = 40,274.46 × 17,253.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,184.36x = 694,879,423.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,879,423.06/29,184.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,809.99

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