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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,968.88, 41,361.91 and 17,870.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,968.88, 41,361.91 and 17,870.87 is: 24,664.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,968.88 : 41,361.91 = 17,870.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,968.88/41,361.91 = 17,870.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,968.88x = 41,361.91 × 17,870.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,968.88x = 739,173,065.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,173,065.07/29,968.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,664.69

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