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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,866.59, 41,213.61 and 17,119.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,866.59, 41,213.61 and 17,119.62 is: 23,623.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,866.59 : 41,213.61 = 17,119.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,866.59/41,213.61 = 17,119.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,866.59x = 41,213.61 × 17,119.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,866.59x = 705,561,342.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,561,342.03/29,866.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,623.77

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