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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,922.66, 41,290.29 and 17,820.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,922.66, 41,290.29 and 17,820.74 is: 24,590.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,922.66 : 41,290.29 = 17,820.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,922.66/41,290.29 = 17,820.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,922.66x = 41,290.29 × 17,820.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,922.66x = 735,823,625.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,823,625.84/29,922.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,590.85

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