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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,911.24, 41,274.20 and 17,161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,911.24, 41,274.20 and 17,161 is: 23,680.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,911.24 : 41,274.20 = 17,161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,911.24/41,274.20 = 17,161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,911.24x = 41,274.20 × 17,161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,911.24x = 708,306,546.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,306,546.20/29,911.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,680.28

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