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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,942.64, 41,317.56 and 17,364.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,942.64, 41,317.56 and 17,364.96 is: 23,961.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,942.64 : 41,317.56 = 17,364.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,942.64/41,317.56 = 17,364.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,942.64x = 41,317.56 × 17,364.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,942.64x = 717,477,776.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,477,776.70/29,942.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,961.74

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