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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,957.20, 41,349.16 and 17,386

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,957.20, 41,349.16 and 17,386 is: 23,997.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,957.20 : 41,349.16 = 17,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,957.20/41,349.16 = 17,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,957.20x = 41,349.16 × 17,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,957.20x = 718,896,495.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,896,495.76/29,957.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,997.45

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