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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,825.98, 41,159.94 and 17,079.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,825.98, 41,159.94 and 17,079.36 is: 23,569.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,825.98 : 41,159.94 = 17,079.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,825.98/41,159.94 = 17,079.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,825.98x = 41,159.94 × 17,079.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,825.98x = 702,985,432.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,985,432.84/29,825.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,569.57

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