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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,819.66, 41,153.28 and 17,882.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,819.66, 41,153.28 and 17,882.78 is: 24,679.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,819.66 : 41,153.28 = 17,882.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,819.66/41,153.28 = 17,882.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,819.66x = 41,153.28 × 17,882.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,819.66x = 735,935,052.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,935,052.52/29,819.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,679.53

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