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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,969.80, 41,364.37 and 17,231.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,969.80, 41,364.37 and 17,231.89 is: 23,783.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,969.80 : 41,364.37 = 17,231.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,969.80/41,364.37 = 17,231.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,969.80x = 41,364.37 × 17,231.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,969.80x = 712,786,269.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,786,269.45/29,969.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,783.49

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