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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,847.92, 41,180.28 and 17,263.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,847.92, 41,180.28 and 17,263.76 is: 23,818.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,847.92 : 41,180.28 = 17,263.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,847.92/41,180.28 = 17,263.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,847.92x = 41,180.28 × 17,263.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,847.92x = 710,926,470.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,926,470.65/29,847.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,818.29

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