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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,744.87, 41,051.35 and 17,808.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,744.87, 41,051.35 and 17,808.20 is: 24,577.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,744.87 : 41,051.35 = 17,808.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,744.87/41,051.35 = 17,808.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,744.87x = 41,051.35 × 17,808.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,744.87x = 731,050,651.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,050,651.07/29,744.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,577.37

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