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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,858.14, 41,205.21 and 17,113.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,858.14, 41,205.21 and 17,113.73 is: 23,617.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,858.14 : 41,205.21 = 17,113.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,858.14/41,205.21 = 17,113.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,858.14x = 41,205.21 × 17,113.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,858.14x = 705,174,838.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,174,838.53/29,858.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,617.51

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