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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,737.96, 41,036.90 and 17,161.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,737.96, 41,036.90 and 17,161.96 is: 23,682.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,737.96 : 41,036.90 = 17,161.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,737.96/41,036.90 = 17,161.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,737.96x = 41,036.90 × 17,161.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,737.96x = 704,273,636.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,273,636.32/29,737.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,682.65

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