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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,097.96, 40,130.82 and 17,900.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,097.96, 40,130.82 and 17,900.52 is: 24,687.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,097.96 : 40,130.82 = 17,900.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,097.96/40,130.82 = 17,900.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,097.96x = 40,130.82 × 17,900.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,097.96x = 718,362,546.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,362,546.03/29,097.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,687.73

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