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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,936.44, 41,307.77 and 17,190.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,936.44, 41,307.77 and 17,190.17 is: 23,719.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,936.44 : 41,307.77 = 17,190.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,936.44/41,307.77 = 17,190.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,936.44x = 41,307.77 × 17,190.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,936.44x = 710,087,812.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,087,812.32/29,936.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,719.85

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