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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,725.83, 41,020.36 and 17,795.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,725.83, 41,020.36 and 17,795.75 is: 24,557.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,725.83 : 41,020.36 = 17,795.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,725.83/41,020.36 = 17,795.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,725.83x = 41,020.36 × 17,795.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,725.83x = 729,987,821.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,987,821.88/29,725.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,557.36

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