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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,889.30, 41,247.36 and 17,952.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,889.30, 41,247.36 and 17,952.84 is: 24,774.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,889.30 : 41,247.36 = 17,952.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,889.30/41,247.36 = 17,952.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,889.30x = 41,247.36 × 17,952.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,889.30x = 740,507,254.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,507,254.50/29,889.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,774.99

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