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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,957.67, 41,346.99 and 17,382.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,957.67, 41,346.99 and 17,382.42 is: 23,990.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,957.67 : 41,346.99 = 17,382.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,957.67/41,346.99 = 17,382.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,957.67x = 41,346.99 × 17,382.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,957.67x = 718,710,745.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,710,745.92/29,957.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,990.88

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