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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,859.39, 41,192.10 and 17,901.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,859.39, 41,192.10 and 17,901.99 is: 24,696.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,859.39 : 41,192.10 = 17,901.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,859.39/41,192.10 = 17,901.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,859.39x = 41,192.10 × 17,901.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,859.39x = 737,420,562.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,420,562.28/29,859.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,696.44

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