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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,991.62, 41,393.50 and 17,423.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,991.62, 41,393.50 and 17,423.66 is: 24,047.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,991.62 : 41,393.50 = 17,423.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,991.62/41,393.50 = 17,423.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,991.62x = 41,393.50 × 17,423.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,991.62x = 721,226,270.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,226,270.21/29,991.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,047.59

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