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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,852.44, 41,194.86 and 17,913.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,852.44, 41,194.86 and 17,913.40 is: 24,719.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,852.44 : 41,194.86 = 17,913.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,852.44/41,194.86 = 17,913.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,852.44x = 41,194.86 × 17,913.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,852.44x = 737,940,005.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,940,005.12/29,852.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,719.59

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