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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,758.67, 41,066.96 and 17,012.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,758.67, 41,066.96 and 17,012.13 is: 23,476.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,758.67 : 41,066.96 = 17,012.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,758.67/41,066.96 = 17,012.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,758.67x = 41,066.96 × 17,012.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,758.67x = 698,636,377.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,636,377.16/29,758.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,476.74

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