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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,773.20, 41,083.56 and 17,834.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,773.20, 41,083.56 and 17,834.88 is: 24,610.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,773.20 : 41,083.56 = 17,834.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,773.20/41,083.56 = 17,834.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,773.20x = 41,083.56 × 17,834.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,773.20x = 732,720,362.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,720,362.57/29,773.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,610.06

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