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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,845.40, 41,182.98 and 17,907.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,845.40, 41,182.98 and 17,907.08 is: 24,709.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,845.40 : 41,182.98 = 17,907.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,845.40/41,182.98 = 17,907.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,845.40x = 41,182.98 × 17,907.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,845.40x = 737,466,917.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,466,917.50/29,845.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,709.57

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