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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,909.52, 41,272.74 and 17,335.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,909.52, 41,272.74 and 17,335.08 is: 23,921.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,909.52 : 41,272.74 = 17,335.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,909.52/41,272.74 = 17,335.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,909.52x = 41,272.74 × 17,335.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,909.52x = 715,466,249.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,466,249.72/29,909.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,921.02

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