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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,774.59, 41,092.21 and 17,028.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,774.59, 41,092.21 and 17,028.96 is: 23,501.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,774.59 : 41,092.21 = 17,028.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,774.59/41,092.21 = 17,028.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,774.59x = 41,092.21 × 17,028.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,774.59x = 699,757,600.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,757,600.40/29,774.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,501.84

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