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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,963.20, 41,357.44 and 17,392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,963.20, 41,357.44 and 17,392 is: 24,005.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,963.20 : 41,357.44 = 17,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,963.20/41,357.44 = 17,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,963.20x = 41,357.44 × 17,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,963.20x = 719,288,596.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,288,596.48/29,963.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,005.73

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