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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,977.79, 41,355.65 and 17,395.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,977.79, 41,355.65 and 17,395.25 is: 23,997.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,977.79 : 41,355.65 = 17,395.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,977.79/41,355.65 = 17,395.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,977.79x = 41,355.65 × 17,395.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,977.79x = 719,391,783.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,391,783.69/29,977.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,997.49

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