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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,819.20, 41,152.08 and 17,883.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,819.20, 41,152.08 and 17,883.04 is: 24,679.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,819.20 : 41,152.08 = 17,883.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,819.20/41,152.08 = 17,883.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,819.20x = 41,152.08 × 17,883.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,819.20x = 735,924,292.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,924,292.72/29,819.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,679.55

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