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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,096.37, 40,151.21 and 17,160.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,096.37, 40,151.21 and 17,160.21 is: 23,680.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,096.37 : 40,151.21 = 17,160.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,096.37/40,151.21 = 17,160.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,096.37x = 40,151.21 × 17,160.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,096.37x = 689,003,109.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,003,109.55/29,096.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,680.04

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