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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,893.88, 41,253.55 and 17,325.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,893.88, 41,253.55 and 17,325.92 is: 23,909.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,893.88 : 41,253.55 = 17,325.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,893.88/41,253.55 = 17,325.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,893.88x = 41,253.55 × 17,325.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,893.88x = 714,755,457.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,755,457.43/29,893.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,909.76

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