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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,255.96, 40,374.37 and 17,154.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,255.96, 40,374.37 and 17,154.76 is: 23,674.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,255.96 : 40,374.37 = 17,154.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,255.96/40,374.37 = 17,154.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,255.96x = 40,374.37 × 17,154.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,255.96x = 692,612,699.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,612,699.41/29,255.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,674.24

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