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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,858.94, 41,203.83 and 17,919.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,858.94, 41,203.83 and 17,919.90 is: 24,728.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,858.94 : 41,203.83 = 17,919.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,858.94/41,203.83 = 17,919.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,858.94x = 41,203.83 × 17,919.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,858.94x = 738,368,513.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,368,513.22/29,858.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,728.56

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