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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,991.28, 41,374.26 and 17,408.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,991.28, 41,374.26 and 17,408.76 is: 24,016.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,991.28 : 41,374.26 = 17,408.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,991.28/41,374.26 = 17,408.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,991.28x = 41,374.26 × 17,408.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,991.28x = 720,274,562.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,274,562.52/29,991.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,016.13

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