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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,459.72, 44,227.02 and 17,795.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,459.72, 44,227.02 and 17,795.72 is: 26,716.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,459.72 : 44,227.02 = 17,795.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,459.72/44,227.02 = 17,795.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,459.72x = 44,227.02 × 17,795.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,459.72x = 787,051,664.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,051,664.35/29,459.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,716.20

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