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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,097.87, 40,153.28 and 17,161.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,097.87, 40,153.28 and 17,161.71 is: 23,682.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,097.87 : 40,153.28 = 17,161.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,097.87/40,153.28 = 17,161.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,097.87x = 40,153.28 × 17,161.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,097.87x = 689,098,861.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,098,861.10/29,097.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,682.11

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