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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,921.52, 41,284.44 and 17,994

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,921.52, 41,284.44 and 17,994 is: 24,827.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,921.52 : 41,284.44 = 17,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,921.52/41,284.44 = 17,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,921.52x = 41,284.44 × 17,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,921.52x = 742,872,213.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,872,213.36/29,921.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,827.36

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