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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,994.48, 41,398.68 and 17,418.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,994.48, 41,398.68 and 17,418.48 is: 24,041.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,994.48 : 41,398.68 = 17,418.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,994.48/41,398.68 = 17,418.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,994.48x = 41,398.68 × 17,418.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,994.48x = 721,102,079.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,102,079.61/29,994.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,041.16

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