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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,807.83, 41,134.74 and 17,061.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,807.83, 41,134.74 and 17,061.06 is: 23,544.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,807.83 : 41,134.74 = 17,061.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,807.83/41,134.74 = 17,061.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,807.83x = 41,134.74 × 17,061.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,807.83x = 701,802,357.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,802,357.50/29,807.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,544.23

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