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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,814.13, 41,134.50 and 17,873.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,814.13, 41,134.50 and 17,873.11 is: 24,659.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,814.13 : 41,134.50 = 17,873.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,814.13/41,134.50 = 17,873.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,814.13x = 41,134.50 × 17,873.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,814.13x = 735,201,443.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,201,443.30/29,814.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,659.50

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