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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,932.62, 41,297.76 and 17,354.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,932.62, 41,297.76 and 17,354.94 is: 23,944.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,932.62 : 41,297.76 = 17,354.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,932.62/41,297.76 = 17,354.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,932.62x = 41,297.76 × 17,354.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,932.62x = 716,720,146.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,720,146.93/29,932.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,944.45

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