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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,808.76, 41,138.10 and 17,065.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,808.76, 41,138.10 and 17,065.96 is: 23,552.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,808.76 : 41,138.10 = 17,065.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,808.76/41,138.10 = 17,065.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,808.76x = 41,138.10 × 17,065.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,808.76x = 702,061,169.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,061,169.08/29,808.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,552.18

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