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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,907.16, 41,270.60 and 17,151.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,907.16, 41,270.60 and 17,151.48 is: 23,668.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,907.16 : 41,270.60 = 17,151.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,907.16/41,270.60 = 17,151.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,907.16x = 41,270.60 × 17,151.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,907.16x = 707,851,870.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,851,870.49/29,907.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,668.31

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