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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,977.54, 41,373.10 and 17,402.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,977.54, 41,373.10 and 17,402.28 is: 24,017.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,977.54 : 41,373.10 = 17,402.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,977.54/41,373.10 = 17,402.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,977.54x = 41,373.10 × 17,402.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,977.54x = 719,986,270.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,986,270.67/29,977.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,017.52

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