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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,892.56, 41,249.88 and 17,315.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,892.56, 41,249.88 and 17,315.12 is: 23,893.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,892.56 : 41,249.88 = 17,315.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,892.56/41,249.88 = 17,315.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,892.56x = 41,249.88 × 17,315.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,892.56x = 714,246,622.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,246,622.19/29,892.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,893.79

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