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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,922.02, 41,289.96 and 17,347.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,922.02, 41,289.96 and 17,347.58 is: 23,938.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,922.02 : 41,289.96 = 17,347.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,922.02/41,289.96 = 17,347.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,922.02x = 41,289.96 × 17,347.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,922.02x = 716,280,884.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,280,884.30/29,922.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,938.25

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