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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,901.28, 41,261.32 and 17,154.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,901.28, 41,261.32 and 17,154.32 is: 23,671.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,901.28 : 41,261.32 = 17,154.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,901.28/41,261.32 = 17,154.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,901.28x = 41,261.32 × 17,154.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,901.28x = 707,809,886.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,809,886.90/29,901.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,671.56

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