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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,845.56, 41,170.86 and 17,901.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,845.56, 41,170.86 and 17,901.12 is: 24,693.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,845.56 : 41,170.86 = 17,901.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,845.56/41,170.86 = 17,901.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,845.56x = 41,170.86 × 17,901.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,845.56x = 737,004,505.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,004,505.36/29,845.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,693.94

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