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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,723.72, 41,017.64 and 17,786.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,723.72, 41,017.64 and 17,786.34 is: 24,544.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,723.72 : 41,017.64 = 17,786.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,723.72/41,017.64 = 17,786.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,723.72x = 41,017.64 × 17,786.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,723.72x = 729,553,602.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,553,602.11/29,723.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,544.50

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