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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,664.96, 40,946.88 and 17,098.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,664.96, 40,946.88 and 17,098.56 is: 23,601.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,664.96 : 40,946.88 = 17,098.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,664.96/40,946.88 = 17,098.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,664.96x = 40,946.88 × 17,098.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,664.96x = 700,132,684.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,132,684.49/29,664.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,601.34

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