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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,763.21, 41,073.26 and 17,833.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,763.21, 41,073.26 and 17,833.47 is: 24,610.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,763.21 : 41,073.26 = 17,833.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,763.21/41,073.26 = 17,833.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,763.21x = 41,073.26 × 17,833.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,763.21x = 732,478,455.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,478,455.48/29,763.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,610.20

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