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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,711.87, 41,003.58 and 16,967.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,711.87, 41,003.58 and 16,967.13 is: 23,415.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,711.87 : 41,003.58 = 16,967.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,711.87/41,003.58 = 16,967.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,711.87x = 41,003.58 × 16,967.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,711.87x = 695,713,072.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,713,072.33/29,711.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,415.32

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