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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,840.49, 41,181.08 and 17,899.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,840.49, 41,181.08 and 17,899.47 is: 24,701.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,840.49 : 41,181.08 = 17,899.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,840.49/41,181.08 = 17,899.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,840.49x = 41,181.08 × 17,899.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,840.49x = 737,119,416.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,119,416.53/29,840.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,701.99

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