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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,868.84, 41,205.20 and 17,911.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,868.84, 41,205.20 and 17,911.44 is: 24,709.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,868.84 : 41,205.20 = 17,911.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,868.84/41,205.20 = 17,911.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,868.84x = 41,205.20 × 17,911.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,868.84x = 738,044,467.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,044,467.49/29,868.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,709.51

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