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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,213.53, 40,322.93 and 17,281.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,213.53, 40,322.93 and 17,281.01 is: 23,852.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,213.53 : 40,322.93 = 17,281.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,213.53/40,322.93 = 17,281.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,213.53x = 40,322.93 × 17,281.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,213.53x = 696,820,970.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,820,970.96/29,213.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,852.68

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