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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,098.12, 40,153.62 and 17,161.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,098.12, 40,153.62 and 17,161.96 is: 23,682.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,098.12 : 40,153.62 = 17,161.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,098.12/40,153.62 = 17,161.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,098.12x = 40,153.62 × 17,161.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,098.12x = 689,114,820.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,114,820.30/29,098.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,682.45

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