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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,977.19, 41,363.76 and 17,227.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,977.19, 41,363.76 and 17,227.89 is: 23,771.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,977.19 : 41,363.76 = 17,227.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,977.19/41,363.76 = 17,227.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,977.19x = 41,363.76 × 17,227.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,977.19x = 712,610,371.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,610,371.87/29,977.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,771.75

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