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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,893, 41,252.34 and 17,325.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,893, 41,252.34 and 17,325.04 is: 23,908.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,893 : 41,252.34 = 17,325.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,893/41,252.34 = 17,325.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,893x = 41,252.34 × 17,325.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,893x = 714,698,440.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,698,440.59/29,893
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,908.56

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