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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,845.60, 41,183.70 and 17,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,845.60, 41,183.70 and 17,268 is: 23,827.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,845.60 : 41,183.70 = 17,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,845.60/41,183.70 = 17,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,845.60x = 41,183.70 × 17,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,845.60x = 711,160,131.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,160,131.60/29,845.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,827.97

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