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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,721.93, 41,013.87 and 17,144.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,721.93, 41,013.87 and 17,144.25 is: 23,657.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,721.93 : 41,013.87 = 17,144.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,721.93/41,013.87 = 17,144.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,721.93x = 41,013.87 × 17,144.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,721.93x = 703,152,040.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,152,040.75/29,721.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,657.68

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