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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,997.41, 41,404.43 and 17,251.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,997.41, 41,404.43 and 17,251.98 is: 23,812.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,997.41 : 41,404.43 = 17,251.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,997.41/41,404.43 = 17,251.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,997.41x = 41,404.43 × 17,251.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,997.41x = 714,308,312.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,308,312.01/29,997.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,812.34

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