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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,807.61, 41,134.38 and 17,060.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,807.61, 41,134.38 and 17,060.73 is: 23,543.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,807.61 : 41,134.38 = 17,060.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,807.61/41,134.38 = 17,060.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,807.61x = 41,134.38 × 17,060.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,807.61x = 701,782,550.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,782,550.90/29,807.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,543.74

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