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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,897.92, 41,258 and 17,967.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,897.92, 41,258 and 17,967.84 is: 24,794.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,897.92 : 41,258 = 17,967.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,897.92/41,258 = 17,967.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,897.92x = 41,258 × 17,967.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,897.92x = 741,317,142.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,317,142.72/29,897.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,794.94

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