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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,097.67, 40,145.20 and 16,995.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,097.67, 40,145.20 and 16,995.37 is: 23,448.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,097.67 : 40,145.20 = 16,995.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,097.67/40,145.20 = 16,995.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,097.67x = 40,145.20 × 16,995.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,097.67x = 682,282,527.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,282,527.72/29,097.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,448.01

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