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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,858.92, 41,205.30 and 17,283.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,858.92, 41,205.30 and 17,283.40 is: 23,851.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,858.92 : 41,205.30 = 17,283.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,858.92/41,205.30 = 17,283.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,858.92x = 41,205.30 × 17,283.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,858.92x = 712,167,682.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,167,682.02/29,858.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,851.09

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