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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,924.32, 41,284.08 and 17,990.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,924.32, 41,284.08 and 17,990.56 is: 24,820.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,924.32 : 41,284.08 = 17,990.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,924.32/41,284.08 = 17,990.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,924.32x = 41,284.08 × 17,990.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,924.32x = 742,723,718.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,723,718.28/29,924.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,820.07

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