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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,775.59, 41,093.59 and 17,029.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,775.59, 41,093.59 and 17,029.96 is: 23,503.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,775.59 : 41,093.59 = 17,029.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,775.59/41,093.59 = 17,029.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,775.59x = 41,093.59 × 17,029.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,775.59x = 699,822,193.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,822,193.96/29,775.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,503.22

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