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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,954.32, 41,338.92 and 17,380.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,954.32, 41,338.92 and 17,380.24 is: 23,985.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,954.32 : 41,338.92 = 17,380.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,954.32/41,338.92 = 17,380.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,954.32x = 41,338.92 × 17,380.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,954.32x = 718,480,350.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,480,350.94/29,954.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,985.87

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