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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,216.33, 40,326.81 and 17,283.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,216.33, 40,326.81 and 17,283.82 is: 23,856.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,216.33 : 40,326.81 = 17,283.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,216.33/40,326.81 = 17,283.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,216.33x = 40,326.81 × 17,283.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,216.33x = 697,001,224.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,001,224.40/29,216.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,856.56

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