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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,184.98, 40,265.90 and 17,252.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,184.98, 40,265.90 and 17,252.34 is: 23,802.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,184.98 : 40,265.90 = 17,252.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,184.98/40,265.90 = 17,252.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,184.98x = 40,265.90 × 17,252.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,184.98x = 694,680,997.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,680,997.21/29,184.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,802.69

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