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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,992.62, 41,394.87 and 17,424.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,992.62, 41,394.87 and 17,424.66 is: 24,048.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,992.62 : 41,394.87 = 17,424.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,992.62/41,394.87 = 17,424.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,992.62x = 41,394.87 × 17,424.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,992.62x = 721,291,535.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,291,535.49/29,992.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,048.97

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