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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,266.72, 40,383.84 and 17,330.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,266.72, 40,383.84 and 17,330.56 is: 23,913.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,266.72 : 40,383.84 = 17,330.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,266.72/40,383.84 = 17,330.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,266.72x = 40,383.84 × 17,330.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,266.72x = 699,874,562.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,874,562.15/29,266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,913.67

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