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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,910, 41,275.80 and 17,342.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,910, 41,275.80 and 17,342.04 is: 23,932.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,910 : 41,275.80 = 17,342.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,910/41,275.80 = 17,342.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,910x = 41,275.80 × 17,342.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,910x = 715,806,574.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,806,574.63/29,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,932.02

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