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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,975.56, 41,363.94 and 17,401.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,975.56, 41,363.94 and 17,401.24 is: 24,012.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,975.56 : 41,363.94 = 17,401.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,975.56/41,363.94 = 17,401.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,975.56x = 41,363.94 × 17,401.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,975.56x = 719,783,847.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,783,847.29/29,975.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,012.36

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