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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,759.76, 41,067.12 and 17,829.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,759.76, 41,067.12 and 17,829.72 is: 24,604.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,759.76 : 41,067.12 = 17,829.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,759.76/41,067.12 = 17,829.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,759.76x = 41,067.12 × 17,829.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,759.76x = 732,215,250.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,215,250.81/29,759.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,604.21

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