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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,824.29, 41,158.62 and 17,885.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,824.29, 41,158.62 and 17,885.34 is: 24,682.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,824.29 : 41,158.62 = 17,885.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,824.29/41,158.62 = 17,885.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,824.29x = 41,158.62 × 17,885.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,824.29x = 736,135,912.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,135,912.63/29,824.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,682.43

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