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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,711.61, 41,002.01 and 17,136.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,711.61, 41,002.01 and 17,136.36 is: 23,648.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,711.61 : 41,002.01 = 17,136.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,711.61/41,002.01 = 17,136.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,711.61x = 41,002.01 × 17,136.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,711.61x = 702,625,279.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,625,279.06/29,711.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,648.17

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