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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,823.96, 41,153.76 and 17,887.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,823.96, 41,153.76 and 17,887.80 is: 24,683.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,823.96 : 41,153.76 = 17,887.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,823.96/41,153.76 = 17,887.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,823.96x = 41,153.76 × 17,887.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,823.96x = 736,150,228.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,150,228.13/29,823.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,683.18

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