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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,761.95, 41,068.78 and 17,660.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,761.95, 41,068.78 and 17,660.35 is: 24,369.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,761.95 : 41,068.78 = 17,660.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,761.95/41,068.78 = 17,660.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,761.95x = 41,068.78 × 17,660.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,761.95x = 725,288,805.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,288,805.05/29,761.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,369.66

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