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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,844.52, 41,186.62 and 17,903.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,844.52, 41,186.62 and 17,903.48 is: 24,707.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,844.52 : 41,186.62 = 17,903.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,844.52/41,186.62 = 17,903.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,844.52x = 41,186.62 × 17,903.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,844.52x = 737,383,827.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,383,827.44/29,844.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,707.51

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