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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,991.76, 41,380.32 and 17,244.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,991.76, 41,380.32 and 17,244.25 is: 23,792.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,991.76 : 41,380.32 = 17,244.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,991.76/41,380.32 = 17,244.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,991.76x = 41,380.32 × 17,244.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,991.76x = 713,572,583.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,572,583.16/29,991.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,792.29

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