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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,290.92, 40,415.14 and 17,357.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,290.92, 40,415.14 and 17,357.96 is: 23,950.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,290.92 : 40,415.14 = 17,357.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,290.92/40,415.14 = 17,357.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,290.92x = 40,415.14 × 17,357.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,290.92x = 701,524,383.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,524,383.51/29,290.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,950.23

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