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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,934.36, 41,313.24 and 17,358.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,934.36, 41,313.24 and 17,358.84 is: 23,957.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,934.36 : 41,313.24 = 17,358.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,934.36/41,313.24 = 17,358.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,934.36x = 41,313.24 × 17,358.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,934.36x = 717,149,923.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,149,923.04/29,934.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,957.42

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