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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,362.40, 44,043.60 and 17,698.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,362.40, 44,043.60 and 17,698.40 is: 26,547.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,362.40 : 44,043.60 = 17,698.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,362.40/44,043.60 = 17,698.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,362.40x = 44,043.60 × 17,698.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,362.40x = 779,501,250.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,501,250.24/29,362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,547.60

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