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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,923.66, 41,291.67 and 17,821.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,923.66, 41,291.67 and 17,821.74 is: 24,592.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,923.66 : 41,291.67 = 17,821.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,923.66/41,291.67 = 17,821.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,923.66x = 41,291.67 × 17,821.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,923.66x = 735,889,406.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,889,406.91/29,923.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,592.23

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