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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,907.26, 41,268.42 and 17,159.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,907.26, 41,268.42 and 17,159.74 is: 23,678.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,907.26 : 41,268.42 = 17,159.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,907.26/41,268.42 = 17,159.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,907.26x = 41,268.42 × 17,159.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,907.26x = 708,155,357.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,155,357.41/29,907.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,678.38

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