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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,390.20, 44,085.30 and 17,726.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,390.20, 44,085.30 and 17,726.20 is: 26,589.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,390.20 : 44,085.30 = 17,726.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,390.20/44,085.30 = 17,726.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,390.20x = 44,085.30 × 17,726.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,390.20x = 781,464,844.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,464,844.86/29,390.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,589.30

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