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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,719.35, 41,011.47 and 17,775.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,719.35, 41,011.47 and 17,775.63 is: 24,529.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,719.35 : 41,011.47 = 17,775.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,719.35/41,011.47 = 17,775.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,719.35x = 41,011.47 × 17,775.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,719.35x = 729,004,716.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,004,716.48/29,719.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,529.63

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