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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,727.54, 41,024.46 and 17,791.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,727.54, 41,024.46 and 17,791.38 is: 24,552.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,727.54 : 41,024.46 = 17,791.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,727.54/41,024.46 = 17,791.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,727.54x = 41,024.46 × 17,791.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,727.54x = 729,881,757.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,881,757.15/29,727.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,552.38

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