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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,273.64, 40,398.24 and 17,332.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,273.64, 40,398.24 and 17,332.62 is: 23,919.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,273.64 : 40,398.24 = 17,332.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,273.64/40,398.24 = 17,332.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,273.64x = 40,398.24 × 17,332.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,273.64x = 700,207,342.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,207,342.59/29,273.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,919.38

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