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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,266.15, 40,385.89 and 17,164.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,266.15, 40,385.89 and 17,164.98 is: 23,686.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,266.15 : 40,385.89 = 17,164.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,266.15/40,385.89 = 17,164.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,266.15x = 40,385.89 × 17,164.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,266.15x = 693,223,015.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,223,015.59/29,266.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,686.85

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