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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,977.04, 41,361.90 and 17,395.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,977.04, 41,361.90 and 17,395.04 is: 24,001.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,977.04 : 41,361.90 = 17,395.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,977.04/41,361.90 = 17,395.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,977.04x = 41,361.90 × 17,395.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,977.04x = 719,491,904.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,491,904.98/29,977.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,001.43

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