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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,247.21, 40,276.17 and 25,417.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,247.21, 40,276.17 and 25,417.08 is: 35,001.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,247.21 : 40,276.17 = 25,417.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,247.21/40,276.17 = 25,417.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,247.21x = 40,276.17 × 25,417.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,247.21x = 1,023,702,634.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,702,634.98/29,247.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,001.72

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