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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,910.60, 41,273.82 and 17,334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,910.60, 41,273.82 and 17,334 is: 23,919.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,910.60 : 41,273.82 = 17,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,910.60/41,273.82 = 17,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,910.60x = 41,273.82 × 17,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,910.60x = 715,440,395.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,440,395.88/29,910.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,919.29

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