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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,845.95, 41,185.50 and 17,099.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,845.95, 41,185.50 and 17,099.19 is: 23,595.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,845.95 : 41,185.50 = 17,099.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,845.95/41,185.50 = 17,099.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,845.95x = 41,185.50 × 17,099.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,845.95x = 704,238,689.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,238,689.75/29,845.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,595.79

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