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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,430.96, 44,036.26 and 17,541.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,430.96, 44,036.26 and 17,541.24 is: 26,246.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,430.96 : 44,036.26 = 17,541.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,430.96/44,036.26 = 17,541.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,430.96x = 44,036.26 × 17,541.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,430.96x = 772,450,605.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,450,605.36/29,430.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,246.19

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