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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,769.96, 41,081.04 and 17,839.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,769.96, 41,081.04 and 17,839.92 is: 24,618.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,769.96 : 41,081.04 = 17,839.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,769.96/41,081.04 = 17,839.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,769.96x = 41,081.04 × 17,839.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,769.96x = 732,882,467.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,882,467.12/29,769.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,618.19

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