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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,925.26, 41,285.28 and 17,173.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,925.26, 41,285.28 and 17,173.82 is: 23,693.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,925.26 : 41,285.28 = 17,173.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,925.26/41,285.28 = 17,173.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,925.26x = 41,285.28 × 17,173.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,925.26x = 709,025,967.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,025,967.37/29,925.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,693.23

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