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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,910.40, 41,267.16 and 17,332.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,910.40, 41,267.16 and 17,332.72 is: 23,913.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,910.40 : 41,267.16 = 17,332.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,910.40/41,267.16 = 17,332.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,910.40x = 41,267.16 × 17,332.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,910.40x = 715,272,129.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,272,129.48/29,910.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,913.83

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