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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,738.61, 41,036.32 and 17,167.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,738.61, 41,036.32 and 17,167.41 is: 23,689.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,738.61 : 41,036.32 = 17,167.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,738.61/41,036.32 = 17,167.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,738.61x = 41,036.32 × 17,167.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,738.61x = 704,487,330.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,487,330.33/29,738.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,689.32

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