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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,807, 41,134.74 and 17,062.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,807, 41,134.74 and 17,062.52 is: 23,546.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,807 : 41,134.74 = 17,062.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,807/41,134.74 = 17,062.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,807x = 41,134.74 × 17,062.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,807x = 701,862,323.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,862,323.94/29,807
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,546.90

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