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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,910.60, 41,263.47 and 17,966.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,910.60, 41,263.47 and 17,966.97 is: 24,786.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,910.60 : 41,263.47 = 17,966.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,910.60/41,263.47 = 17,966.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,910.60x = 41,263.47 × 17,966.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,910.60x = 741,379,527.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,379,527.59/29,910.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,786.51

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