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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,958.14, 41,344.08 and 17,215.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,958.14, 41,344.08 and 17,215.40 is: 23,758.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,958.14 : 41,344.08 = 17,215.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,958.14/41,344.08 = 17,215.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,958.14x = 41,344.08 × 17,215.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,958.14x = 711,754,874.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,754,874.83/29,958.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,758.31

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