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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,226.02, 40,326.78 and 17,285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,226.02, 40,326.78 and 17,285 is: 23,850.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,226.02 : 40,326.78 = 17,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,226.02/40,326.78 = 17,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,226.02x = 40,326.78 × 17,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,226.02x = 697,048,392.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,048,392.30/29,226.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,850.27

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