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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,851.74, 41,195.25 and 17,104.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,851.74, 41,195.25 and 17,104.97 is: 23,604.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,851.74 : 41,195.25 = 17,104.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,851.74/41,195.25 = 17,104.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,851.74x = 41,195.25 × 17,104.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,851.74x = 704,643,618.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,643,618.38/29,851.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,604.78

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