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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,768.62, 41,084.46 and 17,190.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,768.62, 41,084.46 and 17,190.94 is: 23,725.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,768.62 : 41,084.46 = 17,190.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,768.62/41,084.46 = 17,190.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,768.62x = 41,084.46 × 17,190.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,768.62x = 706,280,486.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,280,486.79/29,768.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,725.67

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