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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,845.46, 41,184.71 and 17,098.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,845.46, 41,184.71 and 17,098.68 is: 23,595.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,845.46 : 41,184.71 = 17,098.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,845.46/41,184.71 = 17,098.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,845.46x = 41,184.71 × 17,098.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,845.46x = 704,204,177.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,204,177.18/29,845.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,595.02

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