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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,091.98, 40,150.68 and 17,759.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,091.98, 40,150.68 and 17,759.09 is: 24,509.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,091.98 : 40,150.68 = 17,759.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,091.98/40,150.68 = 17,759.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,091.98x = 40,150.68 × 17,759.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,091.98x = 713,039,539.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,039,539.68/29,091.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,509.83

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