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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,939.94, 41,315.67 and 17,184.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,939.94, 41,315.67 and 17,184.26 is: 23,713.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,939.94 : 41,315.67 = 17,184.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,939.94/41,315.67 = 17,184.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,939.94x = 41,315.67 × 17,184.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,939.94x = 709,979,318.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,979,318.64/29,939.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,713.45

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