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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,950.98, 41,332.26 and 17,205

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,950.98, 41,332.26 and 17,205 is: 23,742.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,950.98 : 41,332.26 = 17,205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,950.98/41,332.26 = 17,205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,950.98x = 41,332.26 × 17,205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,950.98x = 711,121,533.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,121,533.30/29,950.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,742.85

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