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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,985.38, 41,383.46 and 17,410.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,985.38, 41,383.46 and 17,410.13 is: 24,028.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,985.38 : 41,383.46 = 17,410.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,985.38/41,383.46 = 17,410.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,985.38x = 41,383.46 × 17,410.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,985.38x = 720,491,418.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,491,418.45/29,985.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,028.09

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