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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,803.98, 41,126.94 and 17,057.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,803.98, 41,126.94 and 17,057.28 is: 23,537.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,803.98 : 41,126.94 = 17,057.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,803.98/41,126.94 = 17,057.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,803.98x = 41,126.94 × 17,057.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,803.98x = 701,513,731.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,513,731.12/29,803.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,537.59

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