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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,999.52, 41,396.94 and 17,425.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,999.52, 41,396.94 and 17,425.08 is: 24,045.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,999.52 : 41,396.94 = 17,425.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,999.52/41,396.94 = 17,425.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,999.52x = 41,396.94 × 17,425.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,999.52x = 721,344,991.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,344,991.26/29,999.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,045.22

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