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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,989.20, 41,388.04 and 17,413.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,989.20, 41,388.04 and 17,413.20 is: 24,031.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,989.20 : 41,388.04 = 17,413.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,989.20/41,388.04 = 17,413.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,989.20x = 41,388.04 × 17,413.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,989.20x = 720,698,218.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,698,218.13/29,989.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,031.93

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