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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,912.46, 41,278.08 and 17,156.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,912.46, 41,278.08 and 17,156.88 is: 23,675.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,912.46 : 41,278.08 = 17,156.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,912.46/41,278.08 = 17,156.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,912.46x = 41,278.08 × 17,156.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,912.46x = 708,203,065.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,203,065.19/29,912.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,675.85

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