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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,191.62, 40,285.42 and 17,265.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,191.62, 40,285.42 and 17,265.18 is: 23,826.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,191.62 : 40,285.42 = 17,265.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,191.62/40,285.42 = 17,265.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,191.62x = 40,285.42 × 17,265.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,191.62x = 695,535,027.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,535,027.68/29,191.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,826.53

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