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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,765.64, 41,073.59 and 17,828.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,765.64, 41,073.59 and 17,828.67 is: 24,601.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,765.64 : 41,073.59 = 17,828.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,765.64/41,073.59 = 17,828.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,765.64x = 41,073.59 × 17,828.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,765.64x = 732,287,392.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,287,392.68/29,765.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,601.77

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