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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,848.91, 41,177.69 and 17,891.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,848.91, 41,177.69 and 17,891.50 is: 24,681.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,848.91 : 41,177.69 = 17,891.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,848.91/41,177.69 = 17,891.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,848.91x = 41,177.69 × 17,891.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,848.91x = 736,730,345.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,730,345.29/29,848.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,681.98

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