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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,991.30, 41,390.40 and 17,248.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,991.30, 41,390.40 and 17,248.61 is: 23,804.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,991.30 : 41,390.40 = 17,248.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,991.30/41,390.40 = 17,248.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,991.30x = 41,390.40 × 17,248.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,991.30x = 713,926,660.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,926,660.39/29,991.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,804.46

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