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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,096.12, 40,150.86 and 17,159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,096.12, 40,150.86 and 17,159.96 is: 23,679.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,096.12 : 40,150.86 = 17,159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,096.12/40,150.86 = 17,159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,096.12x = 40,150.86 × 17,159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,096.12x = 688,987,151.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,987,151.57/29,096.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,679.69

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