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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,811.33, 41,137.71 and 17,064.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,811.33, 41,137.71 and 17,064.62 is: 23,548.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,811.33 : 41,137.71 = 17,064.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,811.33/41,137.71 = 17,064.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,811.33x = 41,137.71 × 17,064.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,811.33x = 701,999,262.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,999,262.48/29,811.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,548.07

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