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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,725.81, 41,023.29 and 17,633.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,725.81, 41,023.29 and 17,633.46 is: 24,335.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,725.81 : 41,023.29 = 17,633.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,725.81/41,023.29 = 17,633.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,725.81x = 41,023.29 × 17,633.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,725.81x = 723,382,543.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,382,543.28/29,725.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,335.17

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