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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,862.68, 41,215.03 and 17,932.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,862.68, 41,215.03 and 17,932.59 is: 24,749.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,862.68 : 41,215.03 = 17,932.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,862.68/41,215.03 = 17,932.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,862.68x = 41,215.03 × 17,932.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,862.68x = 739,092,190.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,092,190.00/29,862.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,749.70

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