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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,723.85, 41,017.68 and 17,780.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,723.85, 41,017.68 and 17,780.13 is: 24,535.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,723.85 : 41,017.68 = 17,780.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,723.85/41,017.68 = 17,780.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,723.85x = 41,017.68 × 17,780.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,723.85x = 729,299,682.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,299,682.70/29,723.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,535.84

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