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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,839.68, 41,173.92 and 17,262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,839.68, 41,173.92 and 17,262 is: 23,818.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,839.68 : 41,173.92 = 17,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,839.68/41,173.92 = 17,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,839.68x = 41,173.92 × 17,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,839.68x = 710,744,207.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,744,207.04/29,839.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,818.76

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