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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,894, 41,258.58 and 17,326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,894, 41,258.58 and 17,326.04 is: 23,912.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,894 : 41,258.58 = 17,326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,894/41,258.58 = 17,326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,894x = 41,258.58 × 17,326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,894x = 714,847,807.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,847,807.42/29,894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,912.75

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