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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,832.67, 41,168.93 and 17,575.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,832.67, 41,168.93 and 17,575.19 is: 24,253.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,832.67 : 41,168.93 = 17,575.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,832.67/41,168.93 = 17,575.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,832.67x = 41,168.93 × 17,575.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,832.67x = 723,551,759.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,551,759.32/29,832.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,253.67

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