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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,901, 41,247.57 and 17,792.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,901, 41,247.57 and 17,792.91 is: 24,544.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,901 : 41,247.57 = 17,792.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,901/41,247.57 = 17,792.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,901x = 41,247.57 × 17,792.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,901x = 733,914,300.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,914,300.73/29,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,544.81

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