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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,892, 41,250.96 and 17,324.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,892, 41,250.96 and 17,324.04 is: 23,907.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,892 : 41,250.96 = 17,324.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,892/41,250.96 = 17,324.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,892x = 41,250.96 × 17,324.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,892x = 714,633,281.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,633,281.08/29,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,907.18

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