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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,106.64, 40,149.66 and 17,770.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,106.64, 40,149.66 and 17,770.96 is: 24,513.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,106.64 : 40,149.66 = 17,770.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,106.64/40,149.66 = 17,770.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,106.64x = 40,149.66 × 17,770.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,106.64x = 713,498,001.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,498,001.87/29,106.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,513.24

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