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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,954.69, 41,323.94 and 17,204.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,954.69, 41,323.94 and 17,204.71 is: 23,734.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,954.69 : 41,323.94 = 17,204.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,954.69/41,323.94 = 17,204.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,954.69x = 41,323.94 × 17,204.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,954.69x = 710,966,111.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,966,111.11/29,954.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,734.72

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