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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,935.87, 41,310.09 and 17,180.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,935.87, 41,310.09 and 17,180.19 is: 23,707.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,935.87 : 41,310.09 = 17,180.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,935.87/41,310.09 = 17,180.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,935.87x = 41,310.09 × 17,180.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,935.87x = 709,715,195.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,715,195.12/29,935.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,707.85

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