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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,417.46, 44,038.62 and 17,695.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,417.46, 44,038.62 and 17,695.14 is: 26,490.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,417.46 : 44,038.62 = 17,695.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,417.46/44,038.62 = 17,695.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,417.46x = 44,038.62 × 17,695.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,417.46x = 779,269,546.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,269,546.31/29,417.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,490.04

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