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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,905.52, 41,271 and 17,337.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,905.52, 41,271 and 17,337.20 is: 23,926.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,905.52 : 41,271 = 17,337.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,905.52/41,271 = 17,337.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,905.52x = 41,271 × 17,337.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,905.52x = 715,523,581.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,523,581.20/29,905.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,926.14

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