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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,735.62, 41,036.97 and 17,161.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,735.62, 41,036.97 and 17,161.18 is: 23,683.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,735.62 : 41,036.97 = 17,161.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,735.62/41,036.97 = 17,161.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,735.62x = 41,036.97 × 17,161.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,735.62x = 704,242,828.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,242,828.82/29,735.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,683.48

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