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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,268.64, 40,391.34 and 17,327.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,268.64, 40,391.34 and 17,327.62 is: 23,912.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,268.64 : 40,391.34 = 17,327.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,268.64/40,391.34 = 17,327.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,268.64x = 40,391.34 × 17,327.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,268.64x = 699,885,790.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,885,790.81/29,268.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,912.48

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