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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,862.93, 41,215.37 and 17,932.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,862.93, 41,215.37 and 17,932.84 is: 24,750.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,862.93 : 41,215.37 = 17,932.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,862.93/41,215.37 = 17,932.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,862.93x = 41,215.37 × 17,932.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,862.93x = 739,108,680.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,108,680.58/29,862.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,750.04

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