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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,409.44, 44,026.64 and 17,687.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,409.44, 44,026.64 and 17,687.12 is: 26,478.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,409.44 : 44,026.64 = 17,687.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,409.44/44,026.64 = 17,687.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,409.44x = 44,026.64 × 17,687.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,409.44x = 778,704,464.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,704,464.88/29,409.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,478.04

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