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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,969.64, 41,372.10 and 17,391.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,969.64, 41,372.10 and 17,391.96 is: 24,009.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,969.64 : 41,372.10 = 17,391.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,969.64/41,372.10 = 17,391.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,969.64x = 41,372.10 × 17,391.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,969.64x = 719,541,908.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,541,908.32/29,969.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,009.03

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