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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,663.96, 40,945.02 and 17,097.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,663.96, 40,945.02 and 17,097.56 is: 23,599.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,663.96 : 40,945.02 = 17,097.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,663.96/40,945.02 = 17,097.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,663.96x = 40,945.02 × 17,097.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,663.96x = 700,059,936.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,059,936.15/29,663.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,599.68

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