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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,889, 41,246.82 and 17,321.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,889, 41,246.82 and 17,321.04 is: 23,903.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,889 : 41,246.82 = 17,321.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,889/41,246.82 = 17,321.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,889x = 41,246.82 × 17,321.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,889x = 714,437,819.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,437,819.09/29,889
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,903.04

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