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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,808.96, 41,129.28 and 17,873.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,808.96, 41,129.28 and 17,873.28 is: 24,660.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,808.96 : 41,129.28 = 17,873.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,808.96/41,129.28 = 17,873.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,808.96x = 41,129.28 × 17,873.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,808.96x = 735,115,137.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,115,137.64/29,808.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,660.88

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