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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,885.36, 41,241.33 and 17,794.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,885.36, 41,241.33 and 17,794.28 is: 24,555.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,885.36 : 41,241.33 = 17,794.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,885.36/41,241.33 = 17,794.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,885.36x = 41,241.33 × 17,794.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,885.36x = 733,859,567.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,859,567.39/29,885.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,555.83

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