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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,843.60, 41,180.94 and 17,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,843.60, 41,180.94 and 17,266 is: 23,825.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,843.60 : 41,180.94 = 17,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,843.60/41,180.94 = 17,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,843.60x = 41,180.94 × 17,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,843.60x = 711,030,110.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,030,110.04/29,843.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,825.21

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