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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,189.25, 40,278.92 and 17,250.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,189.25, 40,278.92 and 17,250.26 is: 23,804.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,189.25 : 40,278.92 = 17,250.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,189.25/40,278.92 = 17,250.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,189.25x = 40,278.92 × 17,250.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,189.25x = 694,821,554.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,821,554.87/29,189.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,804.02

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