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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,864.16, 41,210.64 and 17,928

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,864.16, 41,210.64 and 17,928 is: 24,739.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,864.16 : 41,210.64 = 17,928 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,864.16/41,210.64 = 17,928/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,864.16x = 41,210.64 × 17,928
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,864.16x = 738,824,353.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,824,353.92/29,864.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,739.50

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