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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,953.26, 41,322.14 and 17,370.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,953.26, 41,322.14 and 17,370.72 is: 23,963.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,953.26 : 41,322.14 = 17,370.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,953.26/41,322.14 = 17,370.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,953.26x = 41,322.14 × 17,370.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,953.26x = 717,795,323.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,795,323.74/29,953.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,963.85

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