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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,819.58, 41,147.91 and 17,241.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,819.58, 41,147.91 and 17,241.90 is: 23,792.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,819.58 : 41,147.91 = 17,241.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,819.58/41,147.91 = 17,241.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,819.58x = 41,147.91 × 17,241.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,819.58x = 709,468,149.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,468,149.43/29,819.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,792.02

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