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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,954.78, 41,338.94 and 17,212.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,954.78, 41,338.94 and 17,212.09 is: 23,753.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,954.78 : 41,338.94 = 17,212.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,954.78/41,338.94 = 17,212.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,954.78x = 41,338.94 × 17,212.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,954.78x = 711,529,555.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,529,555.78/29,954.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,753.46

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