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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,822.16, 41,156.76 and 17,885.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,822.16, 41,156.76 and 17,885.24 is: 24,682.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,822.16 : 41,156.76 = 17,885.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,822.16/41,156.76 = 17,885.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,822.16x = 41,156.76 × 17,885.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,822.16x = 736,098,530.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,098,530.22/29,822.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,682.94

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