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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,936.79, 41,314.46 and 17,189.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,936.79, 41,314.46 and 17,189.92 is: 23,723.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,936.79 : 41,314.46 = 17,189.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,936.79/41,314.46 = 17,189.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,936.79x = 41,314.46 × 17,189.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,936.79x = 710,192,227.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,192,227.94/29,936.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,723.06

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