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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,737.61, 41,034.94 and 17,166.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,737.61, 41,034.94 and 17,166.41 is: 23,687.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,737.61 : 41,034.94 = 17,166.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,737.61/41,034.94 = 17,166.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,737.61x = 41,034.94 × 17,166.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,737.61x = 704,422,604.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,422,604.37/29,737.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,687.94

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