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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,881.61, 41,238.59 and 17,306.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,881.61, 41,238.59 and 17,306.36 is: 23,883.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,881.61 : 41,238.59 = 17,306.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,881.61/41,238.59 = 17,306.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,881.61x = 41,238.59 × 17,306.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,881.61x = 713,689,591.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,689,591.71/29,881.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,883.91

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