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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,999.22, 41,404.24 and 17,251.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,999.22, 41,404.24 and 17,251.42 is: 23,810.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,999.22 : 41,404.24 = 17,251.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,999.22/41,404.24 = 17,251.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,999.22x = 41,404.24 × 17,251.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,999.22x = 714,281,934.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,281,934.02/29,999.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,810.02

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