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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,822.20, 41,156.22 and 17,886.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,822.20, 41,156.22 and 17,886.04 is: 24,683.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,822.20 : 41,156.22 = 17,886.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,822.20/41,156.22 = 17,886.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,822.20x = 41,156.22 × 17,886.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,822.20x = 736,121,797.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,121,797.17/29,822.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,683.69

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