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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,729.26, 41,020.59 and 17,627.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,729.26, 41,020.59 and 17,627.50 is: 24,322.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,729.26 : 41,020.59 = 17,627.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,729.26/41,020.59 = 17,627.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,729.26x = 41,020.59 × 17,627.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,729.26x = 723,090,567.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,090,567.60/29,729.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,322.52

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