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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,738.64, 41,033.88 and 17,806.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,738.64, 41,033.88 and 17,806.53 is: 24,569.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,738.64 : 41,033.88 = 17,806.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,738.64/41,033.88 = 17,806.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,738.64x = 41,033.88 × 17,806.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,738.64x = 730,671,015.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,671,015.24/29,738.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,569.75

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