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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,919.27, 41,285.25 and 17,169.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,919.27, 41,285.25 and 17,169.06 is: 23,691.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,919.27 : 41,285.25 = 17,169.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,919.27/41,285.25 = 17,169.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,919.27x = 41,285.25 × 17,169.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,919.27x = 708,828,934.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,828,934.37/29,919.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,691.38

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