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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,842.95, 41,169.46 and 17,885.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,842.95, 41,169.46 and 17,885.52 is: 24,673.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,842.95 : 41,169.46 = 17,885.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,842.95/41,169.46 = 17,885.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,842.95x = 41,169.46 × 17,885.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,842.95x = 736,337,200.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,337,200.22/29,842.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,673.74

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