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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,826.78, 41,143.77 and 17,883.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,826.78, 41,143.77 and 17,883.15 is: 24,668.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,826.78 : 41,143.77 = 17,883.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,826.78/41,143.77 = 17,883.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,826.78x = 41,143.77 × 17,883.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,826.78x = 735,780,210.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,780,210.48/29,826.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,668.44

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