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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,192.20, 40,286.24 and 17,265.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,192.20, 40,286.24 and 17,265.76 is: 23,827.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,192.20 : 40,286.24 = 17,265.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,192.20/40,286.24 = 17,265.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,192.20x = 40,286.24 × 17,265.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,192.20x = 695,572,551.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,572,551.14/29,192.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,827.34

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