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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,886.08, 41,237.82 and 17,947.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,886.08, 41,237.82 and 17,947.16 is: 24,764.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,886.08 : 41,237.82 = 17,947.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,886.08/41,237.82 = 17,947.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,886.08x = 41,237.82 × 17,947.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,886.08x = 740,101,753.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,101,753.59/29,886.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,764.10

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