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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,972.53, 41,366.19 and 17,397.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,972.53, 41,366.19 and 17,397.28 is: 24,010.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,972.53 : 41,366.19 = 17,397.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,972.53/41,366.19 = 17,397.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,972.53x = 41,366.19 × 17,397.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,972.53x = 719,659,306.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,659,306.91/29,972.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,010.63

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