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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,889.64, 41,261.70 and 17,311.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,889.64, 41,261.70 and 17,311.96 is: 23,898.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,889.64 : 41,261.70 = 17,311.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,889.64/41,261.70 = 17,311.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,889.64x = 41,261.70 × 17,311.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,889.64x = 714,320,899.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,320,899.93/29,889.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,898.61

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