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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,976.54, 41,371.72 and 17,401.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,976.54, 41,371.72 and 17,401.28 is: 24,016.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,976.54 : 41,371.72 = 17,401.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,976.54/41,371.72 = 17,401.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,976.54x = 41,371.72 × 17,401.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,976.54x = 719,920,883.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,920,883.80/29,976.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,016.14

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