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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,729.99, 41,028.68 and 17,791.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,729.99, 41,028.68 and 17,791.04 is: 24,552.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,729.99 : 41,028.68 = 17,791.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,729.99/41,028.68 = 17,791.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,729.99x = 41,028.68 × 17,791.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,729.99x = 729,942,887.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,942,887.03/29,729.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,552.41

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