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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,821.20, 41,154.84 and 17,885.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,821.20, 41,154.84 and 17,885.04 is: 24,682.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,821.20 : 41,154.84 = 17,885.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,821.20/41,154.84 = 17,885.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,821.20x = 41,154.84 × 17,885.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,821.20x = 736,055,959.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,055,959.59/29,821.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,682.31

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