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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,996.78, 41,403.56 and 17,251.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,996.78, 41,403.56 and 17,251.36 is: 23,811.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,996.78 : 41,403.56 = 17,251.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,996.78/41,403.56 = 17,251.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,996.78x = 41,403.56 × 17,251.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,996.78x = 714,267,718.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,267,718.84/29,996.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,811.48

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