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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,884.59, 41,238.41 and 17,137.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,884.59, 41,238.41 and 17,137.62 is: 23,648.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,884.59 : 41,238.41 = 17,137.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,884.59/41,238.41 = 17,137.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,884.59x = 41,238.41 × 17,137.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,884.59x = 706,728,114.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,728,114.30/29,884.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,648.58

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