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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,411.80, 44,016.90 and 17,733.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,411.80, 44,016.90 and 17,733.40 is: 26,539.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,411.80 : 44,016.90 = 17,733.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,411.80/44,016.90 = 17,733.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,411.80x = 44,016.90 × 17,733.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,411.80x = 780,569,294.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,569,294.46/29,411.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,539.32

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