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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,080.16, 40,130.88 and 17,900

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,080.16, 40,130.88 and 17,900 is: 24,702.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,080.16 : 40,130.88 = 17,900 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,080.16/40,130.88 = 17,900/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,080.16x = 40,130.88 × 17,900
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,080.16x = 718,342,752
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,342,752/29,080.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,702.16

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