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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,750.79, 41,041.78 and 17,168.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,750.79, 41,041.78 and 17,168.25 is: 23,683.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,750.79 : 41,041.78 = 17,168.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,750.79/41,041.78 = 17,168.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,750.79x = 41,041.78 × 17,168.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,750.79x = 704,615,539.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,615,539.49/29,750.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,683.93

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