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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,975.52, 41,363.96 and 17,228.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,975.52, 41,363.96 and 17,228.71 is: 23,774.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,975.52 : 41,363.96 = 17,228.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,975.52/41,363.96 = 17,228.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,975.52x = 41,363.96 × 17,228.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,975.52x = 712,647,671.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,647,671.29/29,975.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,774.32

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