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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,097.98, 40,160.44 and 17,160.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,097.98, 40,160.44 and 17,160.62 is: 23,684.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,097.98 : 40,160.44 = 17,160.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,097.98/40,160.44 = 17,160.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,097.98x = 40,160.44 × 17,160.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,097.98x = 689,177,806.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,177,806.17/29,097.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,684.73

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