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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,969.26, 41,358.95 and 17,226.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,969.26, 41,358.95 and 17,226.56 is: 23,773.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,969.26 : 41,358.95 = 17,226.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,969.26/41,358.95 = 17,226.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,969.26x = 41,358.95 × 17,226.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,969.26x = 712,472,580.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,472,580.18/29,969.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,773.45

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