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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,991.81, 41,392.36 and 17,416.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,991.81, 41,392.36 and 17,416.56 is: 24,036.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,991.81 : 41,392.36 = 17,416.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,991.81/41,392.36 = 17,416.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,991.81x = 41,392.36 × 17,416.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,991.81x = 720,912,521.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,912,521.48/29,991.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,036.98

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