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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,721.29, 41,015.84 and 17,785.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,721.29, 41,015.84 and 17,785.13 is: 24,543.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,721.29 : 41,015.84 = 17,785.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,721.29/41,015.84 = 17,785.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,721.29x = 41,015.84 × 17,785.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,721.29x = 729,471,752.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,471,752.45/29,721.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,543.75

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