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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,767.08, 41,079.78 and 17,828.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,767.08, 41,079.78 and 17,828.04 is: 24,603.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,767.08 : 41,079.78 = 17,828.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,767.08/41,079.78 = 17,828.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,767.08x = 41,079.78 × 17,828.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,767.08x = 732,371,961.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,371,961.03/29,767.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,603.42

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