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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,731.26, 41,023.35 and 17,629.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,731.26, 41,023.35 and 17,629.50 is: 24,325.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,731.26 : 41,023.35 = 17,629.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,731.26/41,023.35 = 17,629.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,731.26x = 41,023.35 × 17,629.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,731.26x = 723,221,148.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,221,148.83/29,731.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,325.28

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