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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,222.32, 40,326.83 and 17,286.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,222.32, 40,326.83 and 17,286.47 is: 23,855.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,222.32 : 40,326.83 = 17,286.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,222.32/40,326.83 = 17,286.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,222.32x = 40,326.83 × 17,286.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,222.32x = 697,108,536.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,108,536.99/29,222.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,855.35

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