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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,759.52, 41,049.36 and 17,814.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,759.52, 41,049.36 and 17,814.72 is: 24,573.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,759.52 : 41,049.36 = 17,814.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,759.52/41,049.36 = 17,814.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,759.52x = 41,049.36 × 17,814.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,759.52x = 731,282,854.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,282,854.58/29,759.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,573.07

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