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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,948.76, 41,315.94 and 17,366.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,948.76, 41,315.94 and 17,366.22 is: 23,957.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,948.76 : 41,315.94 = 17,366.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,948.76/41,315.94 = 17,366.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,948.76x = 41,315.94 × 17,366.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,948.76x = 717,501,703.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,501,703.55/29,948.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,957.64

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