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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,992.40, 41,391.96 and 17,249.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,992.40, 41,391.96 and 17,249.71 is: 23,806.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,992.40 : 41,391.96 = 17,249.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,992.40/41,391.96 = 17,249.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,992.40x = 41,391.96 × 17,249.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,992.40x = 713,999,312.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,999,312.80/29,992.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,806.01

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