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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,764.95, 41,072.91 and 17,663.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,764.95, 41,072.91 and 17,663.34 is: 24,373.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,764.95 : 41,072.91 = 17,663.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,764.95/41,072.91 = 17,663.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,764.95x = 41,072.91 × 17,663.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,764.95x = 725,484,774.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,484,774.12/29,764.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,373.79

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