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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,916.99, 41,279.76 and 17,975.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,916.99, 41,279.76 and 17,975.97 is: 24,803.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,916.99 : 41,279.76 = 17,975.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,916.99/41,279.76 = 17,975.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,916.99x = 41,279.76 × 17,975.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,916.99x = 742,043,727.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,043,727.37/29,916.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,803.42

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