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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,189.89, 40,282.12 and 17,259.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,189.89, 40,282.12 and 17,259.13 is: 23,817.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,189.89 : 40,282.12 = 17,259.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,189.89/40,282.12 = 17,259.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,189.89x = 40,282.12 × 17,259.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,189.89x = 695,234,320.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,234,320.60/29,189.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,817.64

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