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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,321.53, 40,461.26 and 17,220.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,321.53, 40,461.26 and 17,220.74 is: 23,763.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,321.53 : 40,461.26 = 17,220.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,321.53/40,461.26 = 17,220.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,321.53x = 40,461.26 × 17,220.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,321.53x = 696,772,550.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,772,550.12/29,321.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,763.17

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