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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,727.52, 41,019.96 and 17,788.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,727.52, 41,019.96 and 17,788.12 is: 24,545.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,727.52 : 41,019.96 = 17,788.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,727.52/41,019.96 = 17,788.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,727.52x = 41,019.96 × 17,788.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,727.52x = 729,667,970.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,667,970.88/29,727.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,545.20

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