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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,909.52, 41,266.08 and 17,331.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,909.52, 41,266.08 and 17,331.84 is: 23,912.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,909.52 : 41,266.08 = 17,331.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,909.52/41,266.08 = 17,331.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,909.52x = 41,266.08 × 17,331.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,909.52x = 715,217,095.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,217,095.99/29,909.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,912.69

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