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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,825.34, 41,162.76 and 17,247.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,825.34, 41,162.76 and 17,247.66 is: 23,803.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,825.34 : 41,162.76 = 17,247.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,825.34/41,162.76 = 17,247.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,825.34x = 41,162.76 × 17,247.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,825.34x = 709,961,289.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,961,289.14/29,825.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,803.96

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