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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,097.73, 40,160.09 and 17,160.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,097.73, 40,160.09 and 17,160.37 is: 23,684.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,097.73 : 40,160.09 = 17,160.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,097.73/40,160.09 = 17,160.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,097.73x = 40,160.09 × 17,160.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,097.73x = 689,161,845.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,161,845.73/29,097.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,684.39

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