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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,895, 41,255.10 and 17,327.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,895, 41,255.10 and 17,327.04 is: 23,911.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,895 : 41,255.10 = 17,327.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,895/41,255.10 = 17,327.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,895x = 41,255.10 × 17,327.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,895x = 714,828,767.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,828,767.90/29,895
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,911.32

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