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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,779.22, 41,098.98 and 17,203.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,779.22, 41,098.98 and 17,203.97 is: 23,743.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,779.22 : 41,098.98 = 17,203.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,779.22/41,098.98 = 17,203.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,779.22x = 41,098.98 × 17,203.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,779.22x = 707,065,413.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,065,413.46/29,779.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,743.59

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