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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,965.92, 41,351.76 and 17,389.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,965.92, 41,351.76 and 17,389.68 is: 23,997.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,965.92 : 41,351.76 = 17,389.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,965.92/41,351.76 = 17,389.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,965.92x = 41,351.76 × 17,389.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,965.92x = 719,093,873.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,093,873.84/29,965.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,997.06

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