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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,828.52, 41,160.96 and 17,254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,828.52, 41,160.96 and 17,254.08 is: 23,809.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,828.52 : 41,160.96 = 17,254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,828.52/41,160.96 = 17,254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,828.52x = 41,160.96 × 17,254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,828.52x = 710,194,496.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,194,496.72/29,828.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,809.24

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