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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,270.64, 40,394.10 and 17,329.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,270.64, 40,394.10 and 17,329.62 is: 23,915.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,270.64 : 40,394.10 = 17,329.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,270.64/40,394.10 = 17,329.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,270.64x = 40,394.10 × 17,329.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,270.64x = 700,014,403.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,014,403.24/29,270.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,915.24

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