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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,193.06, 40,284.76 and 17,257.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,193.06, 40,284.76 and 17,257.50 is: 23,814.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,193.06 : 40,284.76 = 17,257.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,193.06/40,284.76 = 17,257.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,193.06x = 40,284.76 × 17,257.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,193.06x = 695,214,245.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,214,245.70/29,193.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,814.37

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