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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,086.02, 40,148.88 and 17,148.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,086.02, 40,148.88 and 17,148.59 is: 23,671.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,086.02 : 40,148.88 = 17,148.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,086.02/40,148.88 = 17,148.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,086.02x = 40,148.88 × 17,148.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,086.02x = 688,496,478.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,496,478.78/29,086.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,671.05

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