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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,189.06, 40,279.24 and 17,253.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,189.06, 40,279.24 and 17,253.50 is: 23,808.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,189.06 : 40,279.24 = 17,253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,189.06/40,279.24 = 17,253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,189.06x = 40,279.24 × 17,253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,189.06x = 694,957,867.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,957,867.34/29,189.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,808.85

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