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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,234.94, 40,350.87 and 17,305.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,234.94, 40,350.87 and 17,305.26 is: 23,885.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,234.94 : 40,350.87 = 17,305.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,234.94/40,350.87 = 17,305.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,234.94x = 40,350.87 × 17,305.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,234.94x = 698,282,296.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,282,296.58/29,234.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,885.20

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