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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,905, 41,268.90 and 17,337.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,905, 41,268.90 and 17,337.04 is: 23,925.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,905 : 41,268.90 = 17,337.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,905/41,268.90 = 17,337.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,905x = 41,268.90 × 17,337.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,905x = 715,480,570.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,480,570.06/29,905
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,925.12

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