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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,982.53, 41,371.46 and 17,236.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,982.53, 41,371.46 and 17,236.25 is: 23,783.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,982.53 : 41,371.46 = 17,236.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,982.53/41,371.46 = 17,236.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,982.53x = 41,371.46 × 17,236.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,982.53x = 713,088,754.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,088,754.17/29,982.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,783.48

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