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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,211.76, 40,297.72 and 17,269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,211.76, 40,297.72 and 17,269.28 is: 23,823.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,211.76 : 40,297.72 = 17,269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,211.76/40,297.72 = 17,269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,211.76x = 40,297.72 × 17,269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,211.76x = 695,912,610.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,912,610.04/29,211.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,823.03

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