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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,097.65, 40,153.69 and 17,786.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,097.65, 40,153.69 and 17,786.09 is: 24,544.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,097.65 : 40,153.69 = 17,786.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,097.65/40,153.69 = 17,786.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,097.65x = 40,153.69 × 17,786.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,097.65x = 714,177,144.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,177,144.17/29,097.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,544.15

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