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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,795.96, 41,121.72 and 17,050.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,795.96, 41,121.72 and 17,050.34 is: 23,531.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,795.96 : 41,121.72 = 17,050.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,795.96/41,121.72 = 17,050.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,795.96x = 41,121.72 × 17,050.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,795.96x = 701,139,307.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,139,307.38/29,795.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,531.35

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