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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,878.61, 41,234.45 and 17,303.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,878.61, 41,234.45 and 17,303.36 is: 23,879.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,878.61 : 41,234.45 = 17,303.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,878.61/41,234.45 = 17,303.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,878.61x = 41,234.45 × 17,303.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,878.61x = 713,494,240.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,494,240.06/29,878.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,879.77

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