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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,822.16, 41,156.73 and 17,885.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,822.16, 41,156.73 and 17,885.28 is: 24,682.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,822.16 : 41,156.73 = 17,885.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,822.16/41,156.73 = 17,885.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,822.16x = 41,156.73 × 17,885.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,822.16x = 736,099,639.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,099,639.93/29,822.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,682.98

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