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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,189.28, 40,273.20 and 17,247.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,189.28, 40,273.20 and 17,247.36 is: 23,796.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,189.28 : 40,273.20 = 17,247.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,189.28/40,273.20 = 17,247.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,189.28x = 40,273.20 × 17,247.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,189.28x = 694,606,378.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,606,378.75/29,189.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,796.63

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