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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,993.62, 41,396.25 and 17,425.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,993.62, 41,396.25 and 17,425.66 is: 24,050.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,993.62 : 41,396.25 = 17,425.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,993.62/41,396.25 = 17,425.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,993.62x = 41,396.25 × 17,425.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,993.62x = 721,356,977.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,356,977.78/29,993.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,050.35

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