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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,094.57, 40,155.06 and 17,159.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,094.57, 40,155.06 and 17,159.22 is: 23,682.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,094.57 : 40,155.06 = 17,159.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,094.57/40,155.06 = 17,159.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,094.57x = 40,155.06 × 17,159.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,094.57x = 689,029,307.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,029,307.88/29,094.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,682.41

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