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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,933.46, 41,307.98 and 17,188.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,933.46, 41,307.98 and 17,188.74 is: 23,720.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,933.46 : 41,307.98 = 17,188.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,933.46/41,307.98 = 17,188.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,933.46x = 41,307.98 × 17,188.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,933.46x = 710,032,042.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,032,042.20/29,933.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,720.35

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