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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,966.32, 41,349.45 and 17,218.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,966.32, 41,349.45 and 17,218.54 is: 23,759.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,966.32 : 41,349.45 = 17,218.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,966.32/41,349.45 = 17,218.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,966.32x = 41,349.45 × 17,218.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,966.32x = 711,977,158.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,977,158.80/29,966.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,759.25

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