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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,999.09, 41,406.75 and 17,253.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,999.09, 41,406.75 and 17,253.69 is: 23,814.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,999.09 : 41,406.75 = 17,253.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,999.09/41,406.75 = 17,253.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,999.09x = 41,406.75 × 17,253.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,999.09x = 714,419,228.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,419,228.41/29,999.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,814.70

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