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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,852.76, 41,197.16 and 17,105.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,852.76, 41,197.16 and 17,105.69 is: 23,606.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,852.76 : 41,197.16 = 17,105.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,852.76/41,197.16 = 17,105.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,852.76x = 41,197.16 × 17,105.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,852.76x = 704,705,665.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,705,665.64/29,852.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,606.05

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