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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,190.70, 40,284.16 and 17,264.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,190.70, 40,284.16 and 17,264.26 is: 23,825.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,190.70 : 40,284.16 = 17,264.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,190.70/40,284.16 = 17,264.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,190.70x = 40,284.16 × 17,264.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,190.70x = 695,476,212.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,476,212.12/29,190.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,825.27

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