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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,729.36, 41,026.98 and 17,793.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,729.36, 41,026.98 and 17,793.20 is: 24,554.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,729.36 : 41,026.98 = 17,793.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,729.36/41,026.98 = 17,793.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,729.36x = 41,026.98 × 17,793.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,729.36x = 730,001,260.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,001,260.54/29,729.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,554.89

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