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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,834.49, 41,172.81 and 17,893.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,834.49, 41,172.81 and 17,893.47 is: 24,693.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,834.49 : 41,172.81 = 17,893.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,834.49/41,172.81 = 17,893.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,834.49x = 41,172.81 × 17,893.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,834.49x = 736,724,440.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,724,440.55/29,834.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,693.72

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