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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,676, 40,957.68 and 17,098.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,676, 40,957.68 and 17,098.56 is: 23,598.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,676 : 40,957.68 = 17,098.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,676/40,957.68 = 17,098.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,676x = 40,957.68 × 17,098.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,676x = 700,317,348.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,317,348.94/29,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,598.78

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