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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,853.72, 41,194.98 and 17,917.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,853.72, 41,194.98 and 17,917.56 is: 24,724.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,853.72 : 41,194.98 = 17,917.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,853.72/41,194.98 = 17,917.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,853.72x = 41,194.98 × 17,917.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,853.72x = 738,113,525.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,113,525.85/29,853.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,724.34

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