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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,973.53, 41,367.57 and 17,398.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,973.53, 41,367.57 and 17,398.28 is: 24,012.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,973.53 : 41,367.57 = 17,398.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,973.53/41,367.57 = 17,398.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,973.53x = 41,367.57 × 17,398.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,973.53x = 719,724,565.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,724,565.78/29,973.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,012.01

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