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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,902.64, 41,265.84 and 17,156.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,902.64, 41,265.84 and 17,156.36 is: 23,675.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,902.64 : 41,265.84 = 17,156.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,902.64/41,265.84 = 17,156.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,902.64x = 41,265.84 × 17,156.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,902.64x = 707,971,606.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,971,606.74/29,902.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,675.89

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