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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,958.28, 41,343.77 and 17,215.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,958.28, 41,343.77 and 17,215.59 is: 23,758.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,958.28 : 41,343.77 = 17,215.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,958.28/41,343.77 = 17,215.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,958.28x = 41,343.77 × 17,215.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,958.28x = 711,757,393.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,757,393.37/29,958.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,758.29

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