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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,299.93, 40,426.90 and 17,361.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,299.93, 40,426.90 and 17,361.21 is: 23,954.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,299.93 : 40,426.90 = 17,361.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,299.93/40,426.90 = 17,361.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,299.93x = 40,426.90 × 17,361.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,299.93x = 701,859,900.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,859,900.55/29,299.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,954.32

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