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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,094.82, 40,155.41 and 17,159.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,094.82, 40,155.41 and 17,159.47 is: 23,682.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,094.82 : 40,155.41 = 17,159.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,094.82/40,155.41 = 17,159.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,094.82x = 40,155.41 × 17,159.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,094.82x = 689,045,553.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,045,553.23/29,094.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,682.76

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