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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,773.96, 41,086.58 and 17,197.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,773.96, 41,086.58 and 17,197.96 is: 23,732.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,773.96 : 41,086.58 = 17,197.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,773.96/41,086.58 = 17,197.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,773.96x = 41,086.58 × 17,197.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,773.96x = 706,605,359.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,605,359.38/29,773.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,732.33

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