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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,963, 41,347.56 and 17,207.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,963, 41,347.56 and 17,207.22 is: 23,745.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,963 : 41,347.56 = 17,207.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,963/41,347.56 = 17,207.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,963x = 41,347.56 × 17,207.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,963x = 711,476,561.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,476,561.38/29,963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,745.17

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