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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,767.67, 41,072.96 and 17,185.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,767.67, 41,072.96 and 17,185.13 is: 23,711.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,767.67 : 41,072.96 = 17,185.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,767.67/41,072.96 = 17,185.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,767.67x = 41,072.96 × 17,185.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,767.67x = 705,843,994.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,843,994.68/29,767.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,711.77

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