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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,970.64, 41,373.48 and 17,392.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,970.64, 41,373.48 and 17,392.96 is: 24,010.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,970.64 : 41,373.48 = 17,392.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,970.64/41,373.48 = 17,392.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,970.64x = 41,373.48 × 17,392.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,970.64x = 719,607,282.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,607,282.70/29,970.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,010.41

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