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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,749.79, 41,040.40 and 17,167.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,749.79, 41,040.40 and 17,167.25 is: 23,682.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,749.79 : 41,040.40 = 17,167.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,749.79/41,040.40 = 17,167.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,749.79x = 41,040.40 × 17,167.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,749.79x = 704,550,806.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,550,806.90/29,749.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,682.55

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