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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,795.78, 41,113.72 and 17,046.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,795.78, 41,113.72 and 17,046.94 is: 23,522.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,795.78 : 41,113.72 = 17,046.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,795.78/41,113.72 = 17,046.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,795.78x = 41,113.72 × 17,046.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,795.78x = 700,863,118.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,863,118.02/29,795.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,522.23

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