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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,993.48, 41,397.30 and 17,417.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,993.48, 41,397.30 and 17,417.48 is: 24,039.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,993.48 : 41,397.30 = 17,417.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,993.48/41,397.30 = 17,417.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,993.48x = 41,397.30 × 17,417.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,993.48x = 721,036,644.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,036,644.80/29,993.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,039.78

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