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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,969.28, 41,362.96 and 17,870.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,969.28, 41,362.96 and 17,870.54 is: 24,664.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,969.28 : 41,362.96 = 17,870.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,969.28/41,362.96 = 17,870.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,969.28x = 41,362.96 × 17,870.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,969.28x = 739,178,179.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,178,179.71/29,969.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,664.53

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