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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,867.52, 41,220.72 and 17,292.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,867.52, 41,220.72 and 17,292.72 is: 23,866.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,867.52 : 41,220.72 = 17,292.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,867.52/41,220.72 = 17,292.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,867.52x = 41,220.72 × 17,292.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,867.52x = 712,818,369.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,818,369.16/29,867.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,866.00

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