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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,996.27, 41,402.87 and 17,250.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,996.27, 41,402.87 and 17,250.86 is: 23,810.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,996.27 : 41,402.87 = 17,250.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,996.27/41,402.87 = 17,250.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,996.27x = 41,402.87 × 17,250.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,996.27x = 714,234,950.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,234,950.08/29,996.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,810.79

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