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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,821, 41,152.98 and 17,253.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,821, 41,152.98 and 17,253.04 is: 23,809.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,821 : 41,152.98 = 17,253.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,821/41,152.98 = 17,253.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,821x = 41,152.98 × 17,253.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,821x = 710,014,010.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,014,010.06/29,821
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,809.20

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