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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,729.82, 41,027.13 and 17,154.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,729.82, 41,027.13 and 17,154.57 is: 23,673.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,729.82 : 41,027.13 = 17,154.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,729.82/41,027.13 = 17,154.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,729.82x = 41,027.13 × 17,154.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,729.82x = 703,802,773.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,802,773.48/29,729.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,673.29

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