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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,861.16, 41,211.80 and 17,931.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,861.16, 41,211.80 and 17,931.04 is: 24,746.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,861.16 : 41,211.80 = 17,931.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,861.16/41,211.80 = 17,931.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,861.16x = 41,211.80 × 17,931.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,861.16x = 738,970,434.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,970,434.27/29,861.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,746.88

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