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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,415.80, 44,022.90 and 17,737.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,415.80, 44,022.90 and 17,737.40 is: 26,545.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,415.80 : 44,022.90 = 17,737.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,415.80/44,022.90 = 17,737.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,415.80x = 44,022.90 × 17,737.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,415.80x = 780,851,786.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,851,786.46/29,415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,545.32

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