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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,901.13, 41,263.77 and 17,154.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,901.13, 41,263.77 and 17,154.87 is: 23,673.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,901.13 : 41,263.77 = 17,154.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,901.13/41,263.77 = 17,154.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,901.13x = 41,263.77 × 17,154.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,901.13x = 707,874,610.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,874,610.06/29,901.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,673.84

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