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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,991.29, 41,393.76 and 17,253.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,991.29, 41,393.76 and 17,253.04 is: 23,812.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,991.29 : 41,393.76 = 17,253.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,991.29/41,393.76 = 17,253.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,991.29x = 41,393.76 × 17,253.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,991.29x = 714,168,096.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,168,096.77/29,991.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,812.52

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