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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,841.49, 41,182.46 and 17,900.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,841.49, 41,182.46 and 17,900.47 is: 24,703.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,841.49 : 41,182.46 = 17,900.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,841.49/41,182.46 = 17,900.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,841.49x = 41,182.46 × 17,900.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,841.49x = 737,185,389.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,185,389.76/29,841.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,703.37

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