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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,811.68, 41,141.76 and 17,883.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,811.68, 41,141.76 and 17,883.44 is: 24,680.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,811.68 : 41,141.76 = 17,883.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,811.68/41,141.76 = 17,883.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,811.68x = 41,141.76 × 17,883.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,811.68x = 735,756,196.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,756,196.45/29,811.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,680.13

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