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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,982.62, 41,377.89 and 17,239.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,982.62, 41,377.89 and 17,239.86 is: 23,792.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,982.62 : 41,377.89 = 17,239.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,982.62/41,377.89 = 17,239.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,982.62x = 41,377.89 × 17,239.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,982.62x = 713,349,030.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,349,030.70/29,982.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,792.08

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