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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,792.64, 41,111.04 and 17,856

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,792.64, 41,111.04 and 17,856 is: 24,639.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,792.64 : 41,111.04 = 17,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,792.64/41,111.04 = 17,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,792.64x = 41,111.04 × 17,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,792.64x = 734,078,730.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,078,730.24/29,792.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,639.60

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