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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,904.38, 41,266.07 and 17,960.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,904.38, 41,266.07 and 17,960.62 is: 24,784.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,904.38 : 41,266.07 = 17,960.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,904.38/41,266.07 = 17,960.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,904.38x = 41,266.07 × 17,960.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,904.38x = 741,164,202.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,164,202.16/29,904.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,784.47

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