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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,720.52, 41,011.92 and 17,146.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,720.52, 41,011.92 and 17,146.08 is: 23,660.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,720.52 : 41,011.92 = 17,146.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,720.52/41,011.92 = 17,146.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,720.52x = 41,011.92 × 17,146.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,720.52x = 703,193,661.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,193,661.27/29,720.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,660.21

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