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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,867.67, 41,220.90 and 17,930.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,867.67, 41,220.90 and 17,930.70 is: 24,746.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,867.67 : 41,220.90 = 17,930.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,867.67/41,220.90 = 17,930.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,867.67x = 41,220.90 × 17,930.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,867.67x = 739,119,591.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,119,591.63/29,867.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,746.48

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