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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,847.28, 41,186.30 and 17,098.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,847.28, 41,186.30 and 17,098.02 is: 23,593.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,847.28 : 41,186.30 = 17,098.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,847.28/41,186.30 = 17,098.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,847.28x = 41,186.30 × 17,098.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,847.28x = 704,204,181.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,204,181.13/29,847.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,593.58

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