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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,782.22, 41,096.40 and 17,845.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,782.22, 41,096.40 and 17,845.25 is: 24,624.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,782.22 : 41,096.40 = 17,845.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,782.22/41,096.40 = 17,845.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,782.22x = 41,096.40 × 17,845.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,782.22x = 733,375,326.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,375,326.62/29,782.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,624.61

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