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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,991.12, 41,392.80 and 17,423.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,991.12, 41,392.80 and 17,423.16 is: 24,046.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,991.12 : 41,392.80 = 17,423.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,991.12/41,392.80 = 17,423.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,991.12x = 41,392.80 × 17,423.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,991.12x = 721,193,377.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,193,377.25/29,991.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,046.90

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