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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,184.55, 40,274.72 and 17,253.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,184.55, 40,274.72 and 17,253.79 is: 23,810.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,184.55 : 40,274.72 = 17,253.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,184.55/40,274.72 = 17,253.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,184.55x = 40,274.72 × 17,253.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,184.55x = 694,891,438.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,891,438.93/29,184.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,810.25

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