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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,249.91, 40,353.39 and 17,308.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,249.91, 40,353.39 and 17,308.89 is: 23,879.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,249.91 : 40,353.39 = 17,308.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,249.91/40,353.39 = 17,308.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,249.91x = 40,353.39 × 17,308.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,249.91x = 698,472,388.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,472,388.64/29,249.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,879.47

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