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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,814.03, 41,147.02 and 17,238.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,814.03, 41,147.02 and 17,238.78 is: 23,791.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,814.03 : 41,147.02 = 17,238.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,814.03/41,147.02 = 17,238.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,814.03x = 41,147.02 × 17,238.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,814.03x = 709,324,425.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,324,425.44/29,814.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,791.63

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