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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,753.53, 41,063.66 and 17,178.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,753.53, 41,063.66 and 17,178.28 is: 23,708.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,753.53 : 41,063.66 = 17,178.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,753.53/41,063.66 = 17,178.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,753.53x = 41,063.66 × 17,178.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,753.53x = 705,402,925.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,402,925.17/29,753.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,708.21

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