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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,872.62, 41,222.22 and 17,125.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,872.62, 41,222.22 and 17,125.68 is: 23,632.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,872.62 : 41,222.22 = 17,125.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,872.62/41,222.22 = 17,125.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,872.62x = 41,222.22 × 17,125.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,872.62x = 705,958,548.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,958,548.61/29,872.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,632.29

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