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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,780.33, 41,093.83 and 17,843.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,780.33, 41,093.83 and 17,843.36 is: 24,622.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,780.33 : 41,093.83 = 17,843.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,780.33/41,093.83 = 17,843.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,780.33x = 41,093.83 × 17,843.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,780.33x = 733,251,752.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,251,752.39/29,780.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,622.02

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