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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,779.59, 41,099.49 and 17,204.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,779.59, 41,099.49 and 17,204.34 is: 23,744.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,779.59 : 41,099.49 = 17,204.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,779.59/41,099.49 = 17,204.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,779.59x = 41,099.49 × 17,204.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,779.59x = 707,089,599.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,089,599.79/29,779.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,744.10

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