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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,847.08, 41,189.87 and 17,104.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,847.08, 41,189.87 and 17,104.31 is: 23,604.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,847.08 : 41,189.87 = 17,104.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,847.08/41,189.87 = 17,104.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,847.08x = 41,189.87 × 17,104.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,847.08x = 704,524,432.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,524,432.09/29,847.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,604.47

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