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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,819.63, 41,148.53 and 17,553.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,819.63, 41,148.53 and 17,553.73 is: 24,222.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,819.63 : 41,148.53 = 17,553.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,819.63/41,148.53 = 17,553.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,819.63x = 41,148.53 × 17,553.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,819.63x = 722,310,185.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,310,185.52/29,819.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,222.64

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