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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,098.76, 40,151.58 and 17,160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,098.76, 40,151.58 and 17,160.44 is: 23,678.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,098.76 : 40,151.58 = 17,160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,098.76/40,151.58 = 17,160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,098.76x = 40,151.58 × 17,160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,098.76x = 689,018,779.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,018,779.50/29,098.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,678.63

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