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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,307.62, 40,445.38 and 17,215.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,307.62, 40,445.38 and 17,215.34 is: 23,757.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,307.62 : 40,445.38 = 17,215.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,307.62/40,445.38 = 17,215.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,307.62x = 40,445.38 × 17,215.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,307.62x = 696,280,690.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,280,690.59/29,307.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,757.67

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