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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,919.52, 41,281.68 and 17,992

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,919.52, 41,281.68 and 17,992 is: 24,824.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,919.52 : 41,281.68 = 17,992 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,919.52/41,281.68 = 17,992/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,919.52x = 41,281.68 × 17,992
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,919.52x = 742,739,986.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,739,986.56/29,919.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,824.60

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