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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,996.97, 41,401.13 and 17,249.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,996.97, 41,401.13 and 17,249.16 is: 23,806.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,996.97 : 41,401.13 = 17,249.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,996.97/41,401.13 = 17,249.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,996.97x = 41,401.13 × 17,249.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,996.97x = 714,134,913.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,134,913.93/29,996.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,806.90

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