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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,889.16, 41,245.14 and 17,953

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,889.16, 41,245.14 and 17,953 is: 24,774.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,889.16 : 41,245.14 = 17,953 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,889.16/41,245.14 = 17,953/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,889.16x = 41,245.14 × 17,953
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,889.16x = 740,473,998.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,473,998.42/29,889.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,774.00

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