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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,907.72, 41,274 and 17,976.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,907.72, 41,274 and 17,976.60 is: 24,808.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,907.72 : 41,274 = 17,976.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,907.72/41,274 = 17,976.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,907.72x = 41,274 × 17,976.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,907.72x = 741,966,188.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,966,188.40/29,907.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,808.52

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