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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,925, 41,284.94 and 17,173.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,925, 41,284.94 and 17,173.58 is: 23,692.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,925 : 41,284.94 = 17,173.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,925/41,284.94 = 17,173.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,925x = 41,284.94 × 17,173.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,925x = 709,009,927.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,009,927.59/29,925
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,692.90

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