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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,946.27, 41,316.80 and 17,368.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,946.27, 41,316.80 and 17,368.59 is: 23,963.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,946.27 : 41,316.80 = 17,368.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,946.27/41,316.80 = 17,368.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,946.27x = 41,316.80 × 17,368.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,946.27x = 717,614,472.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,614,472.47/29,946.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,963.40

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