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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,996.91, 41,381.97 and 17,419.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,996.91, 41,381.97 and 17,419.23 is: 24,030.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,996.91 : 41,381.97 = 17,419.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,996.91/41,381.97 = 17,419.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,996.91x = 41,381.97 × 17,419.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,996.91x = 720,842,053.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,842,053.28/29,996.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,030.54

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