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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,954.87, 41,342.78 and 17,386.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,954.87, 41,342.78 and 17,386.91 is: 23,996.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,954.87 : 41,342.78 = 17,386.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,954.87/41,342.78 = 17,386.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,954.87x = 41,342.78 × 17,386.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,954.87x = 718,823,195.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,823,195.01/29,954.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,996.87

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