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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,844.68, 41,180.82 and 17,267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,844.68, 41,180.82 and 17,267 is: 23,825.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,844.68 : 41,180.82 = 17,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,844.68/41,180.82 = 17,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,844.68x = 41,180.82 × 17,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,844.68x = 711,069,218.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,069,218.94/29,844.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,825.66

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