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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,778.21, 41,086.26 and 17,833.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,778.21, 41,086.26 and 17,833.05 is: 24,605.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,778.21 : 41,086.26 = 17,833.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,778.21/41,086.26 = 17,833.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,778.21x = 41,086.26 × 17,833.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,778.21x = 732,693,328.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,693,328.89/29,778.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,605.02

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