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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,811.44, 41,137.17 and 17,881.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,811.44, 41,137.17 and 17,881.36 is: 24,674.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,811.44 : 41,137.17 = 17,881.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,811.44/41,137.17 = 17,881.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,811.44x = 41,137.17 × 17,881.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,811.44x = 735,588,376.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,588,376.25/29,811.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,674.70

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