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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,391.38, 44,086.84 and 17,466.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,391.38, 44,086.84 and 17,466.18 is: 26,199.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,391.38 : 44,086.84 = 17,466.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,391.38/44,086.84 = 17,466.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,391.38x = 44,086.84 × 17,466.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,391.38x = 770,028,660.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,028,660.07/29,391.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,199.13

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