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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,994.62, 41,397.63 and 17,426.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,994.62, 41,397.63 and 17,426.66 is: 24,051.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,994.62 : 41,397.63 = 17,426.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,994.62/41,397.63 = 17,426.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,994.62x = 41,397.63 × 17,426.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,994.62x = 721,422,422.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,422,422.82/29,994.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,051.73

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