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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,950.56, 41,329.44 and 17,376.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,950.56, 41,329.44 and 17,376.12 is: 23,977.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,950.56 : 41,329.44 = 17,376.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,950.56/41,329.44 = 17,376.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,950.56x = 41,329.44 × 17,376.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,950.56x = 718,145,308.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,145,308.97/29,950.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,977.69

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