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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,960.80, 41,327.56 and 17,853.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,960.80, 41,327.56 and 17,853.20 is: 24,626.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,960.80 : 41,327.56 = 17,853.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,960.80/41,327.56 = 17,853.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,960.80x = 41,327.56 × 17,853.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,960.80x = 737,829,194.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,829,194.19/29,960.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,626.49

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