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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,430.72, 44,078.04 and 17,718.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,430.72, 44,078.04 and 17,718.12 is: 26,536.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,430.72 : 44,078.04 = 17,718.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,430.72/44,078.04 = 17,718.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,430.72x = 44,078.04 × 17,718.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,430.72x = 780,980,002.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,980,002.08/29,430.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,536.22

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