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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,094.69, 40,155.24 and 17,159.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,094.69, 40,155.24 and 17,159.34 is: 23,682.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,094.69 : 40,155.24 = 17,159.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,094.69/40,155.24 = 17,159.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,094.69x = 40,155.24 × 17,159.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,094.69x = 689,037,415.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,037,415.94/29,094.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,682.58

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