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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,795.82, 41,106.76 and 17,046.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,795.82, 41,106.76 and 17,046.42 is: 23,517.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,795.82 : 41,106.76 = 17,046.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,795.82/41,106.76 = 17,046.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,795.82x = 41,106.76 × 17,046.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,795.82x = 700,723,095.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,723,095.80/29,795.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,517.50

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