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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,406.70, 44,110.05 and 17,742.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,406.70, 44,110.05 and 17,742.70 is: 26,614.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,406.70 : 44,110.05 = 17,742.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,406.70/44,110.05 = 17,742.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,406.70x = 44,110.05 × 17,742.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,406.70x = 782,631,384.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,631,384.14/29,406.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,614.05

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