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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,799.13, 41,104.56 and 17,691.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,799.13, 41,104.56 and 17,691.39 is: 24,403.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,799.13 : 41,104.56 = 17,691.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,799.13/41,104.56 = 17,691.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,799.13x = 41,104.56 × 17,691.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,799.13x = 727,196,764.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,196,764.66/29,799.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,403.29

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