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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,764.71, 41,075.33 and 17,834.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,764.71, 41,075.33 and 17,834.97 is: 24,612.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,764.71 : 41,075.33 = 17,834.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,764.71/41,075.33 = 17,834.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,764.71x = 41,075.33 × 17,834.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,764.71x = 732,577,278.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,577,278.29/29,764.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,612.28

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