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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,249.96, 40,365.38 and 17,313

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,249.96, 40,365.38 and 17,313 is: 23,892.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,249.96 : 40,365.38 = 17,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,249.96/40,365.38 = 17,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,249.96x = 40,365.38 × 17,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,249.96x = 698,845,823.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,845,823.94/29,249.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,892.20

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