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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,096.64, 40,144.14 and 17,164.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,096.64, 40,144.14 and 17,164.08 is: 23,680.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,096.64 : 40,144.14 = 17,164.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,096.64/40,144.14 = 17,164.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,096.64x = 40,144.14 × 17,164.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,096.64x = 689,037,230.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,037,230.49/29,096.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,680.99

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