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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,447.28, 44,099.64 and 17,734.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,447.28, 44,099.64 and 17,734.68 is: 26,559.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,447.28 : 44,099.64 = 17,734.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,447.28/44,099.64 = 17,734.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,447.28x = 44,099.64 × 17,734.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,447.28x = 782,093,003.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,093,003.52/29,447.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,559.09

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