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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,744.53, 41,047.46 and 17,169.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,744.53, 41,047.46 and 17,169.28 is: 23,693.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,744.53 : 41,047.46 = 17,169.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,744.53/41,047.46 = 17,169.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,744.53x = 41,047.46 × 17,169.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,744.53x = 704,755,334.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,755,334.03/29,744.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,693.61

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