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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,811.31, 41,137.67 and 17,064.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,811.31, 41,137.67 and 17,064.59 is: 23,548.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,811.31 : 41,137.67 = 17,064.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,811.31/41,137.67 = 17,064.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,811.31x = 41,137.67 × 17,064.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,811.31x = 701,997,489.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,997,489.63/29,811.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,548.03

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