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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,908.26, 41,269.80 and 17,160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,908.26, 41,269.80 and 17,160.74 is: 23,679.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,908.26 : 41,269.80 = 17,160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,908.26/41,269.80 = 17,160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,908.26x = 41,269.80 × 17,160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,908.26x = 708,220,307.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,220,307.65/29,908.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,679.76

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