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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,913.62, 41,267.83 and 17,807.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,913.62, 41,267.83 and 17,807.32 is: 24,566.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,913.62 : 41,267.83 = 17,807.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,913.62/41,267.83 = 17,807.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,913.62x = 41,267.83 × 17,807.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,913.62x = 734,869,306.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,869,306.83/29,913.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,566.38

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