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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,268.22, 40,385.91 and 17,332.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,268.22, 40,385.91 and 17,332.06 is: 23,915.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,268.22 : 40,385.91 = 17,332.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,268.22/40,385.91 = 17,332.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,268.22x = 40,385.91 × 17,332.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,268.22x = 699,971,015.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,971,015.27/29,268.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,915.74

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