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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,964, 41,357.76 and 17,396.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,964, 41,357.76 and 17,396.16 is: 24,011.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,964 : 41,357.76 = 17,396.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,964/41,357.76 = 17,396.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,964x = 41,357.76 × 17,396.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,964x = 719,466,210.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,466,210.20/29,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,011.02

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