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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,808.76, 41,133.26 and 17,869.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,808.76, 41,133.26 and 17,869.88 is: 24,658.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,808.76 : 41,133.26 = 17,869.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,808.76/41,133.26 = 17,869.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,808.76x = 41,133.26 × 17,869.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,808.76x = 735,046,420.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,046,420.21/29,808.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,658.74

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