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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,907, 41,276.52 and 17,339.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,907, 41,276.52 and 17,339.04 is: 23,930.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,907 : 41,276.52 = 17,339.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,907/41,276.52 = 17,339.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,907x = 41,276.52 × 17,339.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,907x = 715,695,231.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,695,231.34/29,907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,930.69

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