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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,828.79, 41,164.83 and 17,889.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,828.79, 41,164.83 and 17,889.84 is: 24,688.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,828.79 : 41,164.83 = 17,889.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,828.79/41,164.83 = 17,889.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,828.79x = 41,164.83 × 17,889.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,828.79x = 736,432,222.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,432,222.33/29,828.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,688.64

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