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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,273.81, 40,395.31 and 17,335.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,273.81, 40,395.31 and 17,335.22 is: 23,921.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,273.81 : 40,395.31 = 17,335.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,273.81/40,395.31 = 17,335.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,273.81x = 40,395.31 × 17,335.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,273.81x = 700,261,340.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,261,340.50/29,273.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,921.09

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