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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,892.56, 41,251.85 and 17,956.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,892.56, 41,251.85 and 17,956.10 is: 24,779.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,892.56 : 41,251.85 = 17,956.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,892.56/41,251.85 = 17,956.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,892.56x = 41,251.85 × 17,956.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,892.56x = 740,722,047.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,722,047.75/29,892.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,779.48

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