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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,893.93, 41,252.49 and 17,963.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,893.93, 41,252.49 and 17,963.84 is: 24,789.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,893.93 : 41,252.49 = 17,963.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,893.93/41,252.49 = 17,963.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,893.93x = 41,252.49 × 17,963.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,893.93x = 741,053,233.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,053,233.09/29,893.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,789.42

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