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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,724.68, 41,019.72 and 17,149.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,724.68, 41,019.72 and 17,149.16 is: 23,665.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,724.68 : 41,019.72 = 17,149.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,724.68/41,019.72 = 17,149.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,724.68x = 41,019.72 × 17,149.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,724.68x = 703,453,741.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,453,741.44/29,724.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,665.65

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