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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,904, 41,267.52 and 17,336.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,904, 41,267.52 and 17,336.04 is: 23,923.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,904 : 41,267.52 = 17,336.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,904/41,267.52 = 17,336.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,904x = 41,267.52 × 17,336.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,904x = 715,415,377.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,415,377.42/29,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,923.74

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