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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,716.97, 41,008.32 and 17,779.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,716.97, 41,008.32 and 17,779.59 is: 24,535.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,716.97 : 41,008.32 = 17,779.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,716.97/41,008.32 = 17,779.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,716.97x = 41,008.32 × 17,779.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,716.97x = 729,111,116.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,111,116.19/29,716.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,535.18

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