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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,821.64, 41,151.30 and 17,555.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,821.64, 41,151.30 and 17,555.74 is: 24,225.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,821.64 : 41,151.30 = 17,555.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,821.64/41,151.30 = 17,555.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,821.64x = 41,151.30 × 17,555.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,821.64x = 722,441,523.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,441,523.46/29,821.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,225.41

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