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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,929.33, 41,302.56 and 17,999.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,929.33, 41,302.56 and 17,999.50 is: 24,839.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,929.33 : 41,302.56 = 17,999.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,929.33/41,302.56 = 17,999.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,929.33x = 41,302.56 × 17,999.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,929.33x = 743,425,428.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,425,428.72/29,929.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,839.36

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