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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,739.84, 41,040.92 and 17,164.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,739.84, 41,040.92 and 17,164.58 is: 23,687.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,739.84 : 41,040.92 = 17,164.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,739.84/41,040.92 = 17,164.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,739.84x = 41,040.92 × 17,164.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,739.84x = 704,450,154.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,450,154.61/29,739.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,687.09

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