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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,414.02, 44,123.31 and 17,647.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,414.02, 44,123.31 and 17,647.96 is: 26,473.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,414.02 : 44,123.31 = 17,647.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,414.02/44,123.31 = 17,647.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,414.02x = 44,123.31 × 17,647.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,414.02x = 778,686,409.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,686,409.95/29,414.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,473.31

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