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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,307.94, 40,444.98 and 17,206.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,307.94, 40,444.98 and 17,206.06 is: 23,744.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,307.94 : 40,444.98 = 17,206.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,307.94/40,444.98 = 17,206.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,307.94x = 40,444.98 × 17,206.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,307.94x = 695,898,550.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,898,550.35/29,307.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,744.37

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