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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,925.60, 41,294.52 and 17,349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,925.60, 41,294.52 and 17,349 is: 23,939.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,925.60 : 41,294.52 = 17,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,925.60/41,294.52 = 17,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,925.60x = 41,294.52 × 17,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,925.60x = 716,418,627.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,418,627.48/29,925.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,939.99

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