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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,841.83, 41,179.71 and 17,095.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,841.83, 41,179.71 and 17,095.06 is: 23,590.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,841.83 : 41,179.71 = 17,095.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,841.83/41,179.71 = 17,095.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,841.83x = 41,179.71 × 17,095.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,841.83x = 703,969,510.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,969,510.28/29,841.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,590.03

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