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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,870.84, 41,207.96 and 17,913.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,870.84, 41,207.96 and 17,913.44 is: 24,712.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,870.84 : 41,207.96 = 17,913.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,870.84/41,207.96 = 17,913.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,870.84x = 41,207.96 × 17,913.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,870.84x = 738,176,318.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,176,318.98/29,870.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,712.27

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