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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,253.93, 40,368.83 and 17,318.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,253.93, 40,368.83 and 17,318.36 is: 23,898.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,253.93 : 40,368.83 = 17,318.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,253.93/40,368.83 = 17,318.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,253.93x = 40,368.83 × 17,318.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,253.93x = 699,121,642.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,121,642.28/29,253.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,898.38

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