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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,838.28, 41,159.64 and 17,894.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,838.28, 41,159.64 and 17,894.68 is: 24,684.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,838.28 : 41,159.64 = 17,894.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,838.28/41,159.64 = 17,894.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,838.28x = 41,159.64 × 17,894.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,838.28x = 736,538,586.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,538,586.72/29,838.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,684.35

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