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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,994.30, 41,397.90 and 17,256.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,994.30, 41,397.90 and 17,256.03 is: 23,816.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,994.30 : 41,397.90 = 17,256.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,994.30/41,397.90 = 17,256.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,994.30x = 41,397.90 × 17,256.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,994.30x = 714,363,404.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,363,404.34/29,994.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,816.64

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