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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,995.91, 41,402.36 and 17,250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,995.91, 41,402.36 and 17,250.48 is: 23,810.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,995.91 : 41,402.36 = 17,250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,995.91/41,402.36 = 17,250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,995.91x = 41,402.36 × 17,250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,995.91x = 714,210,496.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,210,496.88/29,995.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,810.27

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