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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,751.93, 41,057.33 and 17,176.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,751.93, 41,057.33 and 17,176.41 is: 23,703.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,751.93 : 41,057.33 = 17,176.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,751.93/41,057.33 = 17,176.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,751.93x = 41,057.33 × 17,176.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,751.93x = 705,217,447.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,217,447.70/29,751.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,703.25

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