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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,775.20, 41,086.32 and 17,836.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,775.20, 41,086.32 and 17,836.88 is: 24,612.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,775.20 : 41,086.32 = 17,836.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,775.20/41,086.32 = 17,836.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,775.20x = 41,086.32 × 17,836.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,775.20x = 732,851,759.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,851,759.48/29,775.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,612.82

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