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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,222.64, 40,323.96 and 17,122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,222.64, 40,323.96 and 17,122.32 is: 23,626.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,222.64 : 40,323.96 = 17,122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,222.64/40,323.96 = 17,122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,222.64x = 40,323.96 × 17,122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,222.64x = 690,439,746.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,439,746.79/29,222.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,626.88

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