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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,827.68, 41,163.84 and 17,899.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,827.68, 41,163.84 and 17,899.52 is: 24,702.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,827.68 : 41,163.84 = 17,899.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,827.68/41,163.84 = 17,899.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,827.68x = 41,163.84 × 17,899.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,827.68x = 736,812,977.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,812,977.36/29,827.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,702.32

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