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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,916.60, 41,282.10 and 17,340

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,916.60, 41,282.10 and 17,340 is: 23,927.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,916.60 : 41,282.10 = 17,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,916.60/41,282.10 = 17,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,916.60x = 41,282.10 × 17,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,916.60x = 715,831,614
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,831,614/29,916.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,927.57

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