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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,744.94, 41,043.66 and 17,805.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,744.94, 41,043.66 and 17,805.78 is: 24,569.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,744.94 : 41,043.66 = 17,805.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,744.94/41,043.66 = 17,805.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,744.94x = 41,043.66 × 17,805.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,744.94x = 730,814,380.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,814,380.35/29,744.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,569.37

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