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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,910.52, 41,276.52 and 17,342.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,910.52, 41,276.52 and 17,342.56 is: 23,932.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,910.52 : 41,276.52 = 17,342.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,910.52/41,276.52 = 17,342.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,910.52x = 41,276.52 × 17,342.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,910.52x = 715,840,524.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,840,524.69/29,910.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,932.73

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