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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,408.74, 44,115.50 and 17,642.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,408.74, 44,115.50 and 17,642.91 is: 26,465.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,408.74 : 44,115.50 = 17,642.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,408.74/44,115.50 = 17,642.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,408.74x = 44,115.50 × 17,642.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,408.74x = 778,326,005.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,326,005.65/29,408.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,465.81

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