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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,098.98, 40,161.82 and 17,161.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,098.98, 40,161.82 and 17,161.62 is: 23,686.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,098.98 : 40,161.82 = 17,161.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,098.98/40,161.82 = 17,161.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,098.98x = 40,161.82 × 17,161.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,098.98x = 689,241,893.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,241,893.35/29,098.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,686.12

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