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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,194.72, 40,274.28 and 17,252.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,194.72, 40,274.28 and 17,252.28 is: 23,799.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,194.72 : 40,274.28 = 17,252.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,194.72/40,274.28 = 17,252.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,194.72x = 40,274.28 × 17,252.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,194.72x = 694,823,155.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,823,155.36/29,194.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,799.62

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