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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,773.71, 41,080.05 and 17,828.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,773.71, 41,080.05 and 17,828.55 is: 24,598.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,773.71 : 41,080.05 = 17,828.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,773.71/41,080.05 = 17,828.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,773.71x = 41,080.05 × 17,828.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,773.71x = 732,397,725.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,397,725.43/29,773.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,598.81

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