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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,209.06, 40,306.17 and 17,272.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,209.06, 40,306.17 and 17,272.90 is: 23,835.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,209.06 : 40,306.17 = 17,272.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,209.06/40,306.17 = 17,272.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,209.06x = 40,306.17 × 17,272.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,209.06x = 696,204,443.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,204,443.79/29,209.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,835.22

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