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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,097.90, 40,154.04 and 17,786.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,097.90, 40,154.04 and 17,786.34 is: 24,544.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,097.90 : 40,154.04 = 17,786.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,097.90/40,154.04 = 17,786.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,097.90x = 40,154.04 × 17,786.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,097.90x = 714,193,407.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,193,407.81/29,097.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,544.50

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