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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,889.28, 41,247.33 and 17,142.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,889.28, 41,247.33 and 17,142.96 is: 23,657.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,889.28 : 41,247.33 = 17,142.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,889.28/41,247.33 = 17,142.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,889.28x = 41,247.33 × 17,142.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,889.28x = 707,101,328.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,101,328.30/29,889.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,657.36

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