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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,094.98, 40,152.39 and 17,158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,094.98, 40,152.39 and 17,158.82 is: 23,679.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,094.98 : 40,152.39 = 17,158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,094.98/40,152.39 = 17,158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,094.98x = 40,152.39 × 17,158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,094.98x = 688,967,632.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,967,632.58/29,094.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,679.95

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