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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,985.25, 41,383.29 and 17,410

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,985.25, 41,383.29 and 17,410 is: 24,027.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,985.25 : 41,383.29 = 17,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,985.25/41,383.29 = 17,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,985.25x = 41,383.29 × 17,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,985.25x = 720,483,078.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,483,078.90/29,985.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,027.92

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