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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,758.96, 41,065.68 and 17,819.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,758.96, 41,065.68 and 17,819.56 is: 24,589.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,758.96 : 41,065.68 = 17,819.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,758.96/41,065.68 = 17,819.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,758.96x = 41,065.68 × 17,819.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,758.96x = 731,772,348.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,772,348.70/29,758.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,589.98

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