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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,899.89, 41,260.52 and 17,143.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,899.89, 41,260.52 and 17,143.94 is: 23,657.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,899.89 : 41,260.52 = 17,143.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,899.89/41,260.52 = 17,143.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,899.89x = 41,260.52 × 17,143.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,899.89x = 707,368,025.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,368,025.26/29,899.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,657.88

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