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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,822.96, 41,152.38 and 17,886.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,822.96, 41,152.38 and 17,886.80 is: 24,681.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,822.96 : 41,152.38 = 17,886.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,822.96/41,152.38 = 17,886.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,822.96x = 41,152.38 × 17,886.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,822.96x = 736,084,390.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,084,390.58/29,822.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,681.80

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