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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,965.06, 41,351.61 and 17,389.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,965.06, 41,351.61 and 17,389.54 is: 23,997.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,965.06 : 41,351.61 = 17,389.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,965.06/41,351.61 = 17,389.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,965.06x = 41,351.61 × 17,389.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,965.06x = 719,085,476.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,085,476.16/29,965.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,997.46

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