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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,322.09, 40,464.63 and 17,230.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,322.09, 40,464.63 and 17,230.73 is: 23,778.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,322.09 : 40,464.63 = 17,230.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,322.09/40,464.63 = 17,230.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,322.09x = 40,464.63 × 17,230.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,322.09x = 697,234,911.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,234,911.76/29,322.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,778.49

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