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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,096.73, 40,152.42 and 17,785.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,096.73, 40,152.42 and 17,785.17 is: 24,542.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,096.73 : 40,152.42 = 17,785.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,096.73/40,152.42 = 17,785.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,096.73x = 40,152.42 × 17,785.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,096.73x = 714,117,615.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,117,615.61/29,096.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,542.88

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