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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,767.26, 41,077.47 and 17,837.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,767.26, 41,077.47 and 17,837.22 is: 24,614.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,767.26 : 41,077.47 = 17,837.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,767.26/41,077.47 = 17,837.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,767.26x = 41,077.47 × 17,837.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,767.26x = 732,707,869.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,707,869.43/29,767.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,614.56

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