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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,977.29, 41,354.96 and 17,394.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,977.29, 41,354.96 and 17,394.75 is: 23,996.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,977.29 : 41,354.96 = 17,394.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,977.29/41,354.96 = 17,394.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,977.29x = 41,354.96 × 17,394.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,977.29x = 719,359,103.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,359,103.49/29,977.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,996.80

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