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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,107.64, 40,151.04 and 17,771.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,107.64, 40,151.04 and 17,771.96 is: 24,514.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,107.64 : 40,151.04 = 17,771.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,107.64/40,151.04 = 17,771.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,107.64x = 40,151.04 × 17,771.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,107.64x = 713,562,676.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,562,676.84/29,107.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,514.62

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