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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,930.22, 41,303.69 and 17,184.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,930.22, 41,303.69 and 17,184.23 is: 23,714.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,930.22 : 41,303.69 = 17,184.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,930.22/41,303.69 = 17,184.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,930.22x = 41,303.69 × 17,184.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,930.22x = 709,772,108.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,772,108.81/29,930.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,714.23

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