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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,953.87, 41,341.40 and 17,385.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,953.87, 41,341.40 and 17,385.91 is: 23,995.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,953.87 : 41,341.40 = 17,385.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,953.87/41,341.40 = 17,385.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,953.87x = 41,341.40 × 17,385.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,953.87x = 718,757,859.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,757,859.67/29,953.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,995.49

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