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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,099.60, 40,162.64 and 17,162.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,099.60, 40,162.64 and 17,162.24 is: 23,686.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,099.60 : 40,162.64 = 17,162.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,099.60/40,162.64 = 17,162.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,099.60x = 40,162.64 × 17,162.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,099.60x = 689,280,866.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,280,866.71/29,099.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,686.95

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