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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,778.17, 41,086.17 and 17,833.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,778.17, 41,086.17 and 17,833.10 is: 24,605.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,778.17 : 41,086.17 = 17,833.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,778.17/41,086.17 = 17,833.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,778.17x = 41,086.17 × 17,833.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,778.17x = 732,693,572.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,693,572.80/29,778.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,605.06

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