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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,314.36, 40,451.40 and 17,213.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,314.36, 40,451.40 and 17,213.56 is: 23,753.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,314.36 : 40,451.40 = 17,213.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,314.36/40,451.40 = 17,213.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,314.36x = 40,451.40 × 17,213.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,314.36x = 696,312,600.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,312,600.98/29,314.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,753.29

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