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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,778.59, 41,091.40 and 17,841.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,778.59, 41,091.40 and 17,841.62 is: 24,619.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,778.59 : 41,091.40 = 17,841.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,778.59/41,091.40 = 17,841.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,778.59x = 41,091.40 × 17,841.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,778.59x = 733,137,202.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,137,202.19/29,778.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,619.61

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