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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,807.15, 41,133.99 and 17,870.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,807.15, 41,133.99 and 17,870.46 is: 24,661.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,807.15 : 41,133.99 = 17,870.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,807.15/41,133.99 = 17,870.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,807.15x = 41,133.99 × 17,870.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,807.15x = 735,083,322.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,083,322.94/29,807.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,661.31

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