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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,254.73, 40,358.49 and 17,311.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,254.73, 40,358.49 and 17,311.16 is: 23,881.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,254.73 : 40,358.49 = 17,311.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,254.73/40,358.49 = 17,311.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,254.73x = 40,358.49 × 17,311.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,254.73x = 698,652,075.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,652,075.96/29,254.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,881.68

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