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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,887.21, 41,231.97 and 17,785.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,887.21, 41,231.97 and 17,785.27 is: 24,536.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,887.21 : 41,231.97 = 17,785.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,887.21/41,231.97 = 17,785.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,887.21x = 41,231.97 × 17,785.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,887.21x = 733,321,763.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,321,763.55/29,887.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,536.31

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