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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,997.23, 41,393.70 and 17,249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,997.23, 41,393.70 and 17,249.76 is: 23,803.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,997.23 : 41,393.70 = 17,249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,997.23/41,393.70 = 17,249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,997.23x = 41,393.70 × 17,249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,997.23x = 714,031,390.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,031,390.51/29,997.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,803.25

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