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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,985.56, 41,377.74 and 17,411.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,985.56, 41,377.74 and 17,411.24 is: 24,026.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,985.56 : 41,377.74 = 17,411.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,985.56/41,377.74 = 17,411.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,985.56x = 41,377.74 × 17,411.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,985.56x = 720,437,761.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,437,761.80/29,985.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,026.16

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