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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,995.29, 41,398.80 and 17,247.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,995.29, 41,398.80 and 17,247.47 is: 23,804.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,995.29 : 41,398.80 = 17,247.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,995.29/41,398.80 = 17,247.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,995.29x = 41,398.80 × 17,247.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,995.29x = 714,024,354.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,024,354.04/29,995.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,804.55

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