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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,913, 41,280.12 and 17,166.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,913, 41,280.12 and 17,166.72 is: 23,690.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,913 : 41,280.12 = 17,166.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,913/41,280.12 = 17,166.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,913x = 41,280.12 × 17,166.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,913x = 708,644,261.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,644,261.61/29,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,690.18

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