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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,998.91, 41,406.50 and 17,253.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,998.91, 41,406.50 and 17,253.48 is: 23,814.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,998.91 : 41,406.50 = 17,253.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,998.91/41,406.50 = 17,253.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,998.91x = 41,406.50 × 17,253.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,998.91x = 714,406,133.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,406,133.35/29,998.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,814.41

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