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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,934.60, 41,312.51 and 17,189.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,934.60, 41,312.51 and 17,189.45 is: 23,723.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,934.60 : 41,312.51 = 17,189.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,934.60/41,312.51 = 17,189.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,934.60x = 41,312.51 × 17,189.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,934.60x = 710,139,348.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,139,348.58/29,934.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,723.03

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