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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,998.65, 41,403.45 and 17,250.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,998.65, 41,403.45 and 17,250.84 is: 23,809.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,998.65 : 41,403.45 = 17,250.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,998.65/41,403.45 = 17,250.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,998.65x = 41,403.45 × 17,250.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,998.65x = 714,244,291.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,244,291.40/29,998.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,809.21

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