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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,847.38, 41,175.59 and 17,889.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,847.38, 41,175.59 and 17,889.95 is: 24,679.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,847.38 : 41,175.59 = 17,889.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,847.38/41,175.59 = 17,889.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,847.38x = 41,175.59 × 17,889.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,847.38x = 736,628,950.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,628,950.99/29,847.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,679.86

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