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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,816, 41,146.08 and 17,248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,816, 41,146.08 and 17,248.04 is: 23,802.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,816 : 41,146.08 = 17,248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,816/41,146.08 = 17,248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,816x = 41,146.08 × 17,248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,816x = 709,689,233.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,689,233.68/29,816
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,802.30

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