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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,295.52, 40,425.39 and 17,194.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,295.52, 40,425.39 and 17,194.70 is: 23,727.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,295.52 : 40,425.39 = 17,194.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,295.52/40,425.39 = 17,194.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,295.52x = 40,425.39 × 17,194.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,295.52x = 695,102,453.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,102,453.43/29,295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,727.26

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