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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,926.08, 41,297.73 and 17,181.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,926.08, 41,297.73 and 17,181.35 is: 23,710.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,926.08 : 41,297.73 = 17,181.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,926.08/41,297.73 = 17,181.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,926.08x = 41,297.73 × 17,181.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,926.08x = 709,550,546.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,550,546.85/29,926.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,710.11

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