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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,955.60, 41,336.55 and 17,377.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,955.60, 41,336.55 and 17,377.92 is: 23,980.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,955.60 : 41,336.55 = 17,377.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,955.60/41,336.55 = 17,377.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,955.60x = 41,336.55 × 17,377.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,955.60x = 718,343,258.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,343,258.98/29,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,980.27

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