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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,996.25, 41,394.83 and 17,421.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,996.25, 41,394.83 and 17,421.81 is: 24,042.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,996.25 : 41,394.83 = 17,421.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,996.25/41,394.83 = 17,421.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,996.25x = 41,394.83 × 17,421.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,996.25x = 721,172,776.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,172,776.13/29,996.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,042.10

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