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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,942.79, 41,322.75 and 17,195.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,942.79, 41,322.75 and 17,195.91 is: 23,731.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,942.79 : 41,322.75 = 17,195.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,942.79/41,322.75 = 17,195.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,942.79x = 41,322.75 × 17,195.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,942.79x = 710,582,289.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,582,289.95/29,942.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,731.33

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