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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,097.76, 40,150.20 and 17,159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,097.76, 40,150.20 and 17,159.44 is: 23,677.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,097.76 : 40,150.20 = 17,159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,097.76/40,150.20 = 17,159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,097.76x = 40,150.20 × 17,159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,097.76x = 688,954,947.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,954,947.89/29,097.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,677.25

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