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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,952.72, 41,324.76 and 17,374.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,952.72, 41,324.76 and 17,374.32 is: 23,970.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,952.72 : 41,324.76 = 17,374.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,952.72/41,324.76 = 17,374.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,952.72x = 41,324.76 × 17,374.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,952.72x = 717,989,604.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,989,604.16/29,952.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,970.76

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