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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,934.87, 41,308.71 and 17,179.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,934.87, 41,308.71 and 17,179.19 is: 23,706.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,934.87 : 41,308.71 = 17,179.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,934.87/41,308.71 = 17,179.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,934.87x = 41,308.71 × 17,179.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,934.87x = 709,650,110.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,650,110.00/29,934.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,706.47

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