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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,926, 41,297.88 and 17,351.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,926, 41,297.88 and 17,351.56 is: 23,945.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,926 : 41,297.88 = 17,351.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,926/41,297.88 = 17,351.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,926x = 41,297.88 × 17,351.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,926x = 716,582,642.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,582,642.69/29,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,945.15

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