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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,992.76, 41,381.70 and 17,245.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,992.76, 41,381.70 and 17,245.26 is: 23,793.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,992.76 : 41,381.70 = 17,245.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,992.76/41,381.70 = 17,245.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,992.76x = 41,381.70 × 17,245.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,992.76x = 713,638,175.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,638,175.74/29,992.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,793.68

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