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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,786.89, 41,119.92 and 17,209.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,786.89, 41,119.92 and 17,209.21 is: 23,756.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,786.89 : 41,119.92 = 17,209.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,786.89/41,119.92 = 17,209.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,786.89x = 41,119.92 × 17,209.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,786.89x = 707,641,338.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,641,338.46/29,786.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,756.81

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