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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,778.91, 41,095.55 and 17,033.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,778.91, 41,095.55 and 17,033.26 is: 23,506.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,778.91 : 41,095.55 = 17,033.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,778.91/41,095.55 = 17,033.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,778.91x = 41,095.55 × 17,033.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,778.91x = 699,991,187.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,991,187.99/29,778.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,506.27

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