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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,976.93, 41,374.21 and 17,239.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,976.93, 41,374.21 and 17,239.02 is: 23,793.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,976.93 : 41,374.21 = 17,239.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,976.93/41,374.21 = 17,239.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,976.93x = 41,374.21 × 17,239.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,976.93x = 713,250,790.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,250,790.58/29,976.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,793.32

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