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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,993.84, 41,399.51 and 17,248.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,993.84, 41,399.51 and 17,248.42 is: 23,807.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,993.84 : 41,399.51 = 17,248.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,993.84/41,399.51 = 17,248.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,993.84x = 41,399.51 × 17,248.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,993.84x = 714,076,075.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,076,075.90/29,993.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,807.43

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