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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,206.56, 40,302.72 and 17,270.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,206.56, 40,302.72 and 17,270.40 is: 23,831.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,206.56 : 40,302.72 = 17,270.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,206.56/40,302.72 = 17,270.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,206.56x = 40,302.72 × 17,270.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,206.56x = 696,044,095.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,044,095.49/29,206.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,831.77

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