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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,919, 41,285.76 and 17,176.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,919, 41,285.76 and 17,176.08 is: 23,701.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,919 : 41,285.76 = 17,176.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,919/41,285.76 = 17,176.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,919x = 41,285.76 × 17,176.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,919x = 709,127,516.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,127,516.62/29,919
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,701.58

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