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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,842.70, 41,180.91 and 17,095.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,842.70, 41,180.91 and 17,095.94 is: 23,591.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,842.70 : 41,180.91 = 17,095.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,842.70/41,180.91 = 17,095.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,842.70x = 41,180.91 × 17,095.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,842.70x = 704,026,160.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,026,160.60/29,842.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,591.24

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