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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,467.28, 44,178.88 and 17,777.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,467.28, 44,178.88 and 17,777.76 is: 26,653.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,467.28 : 44,178.88 = 17,777.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,467.28/44,178.88 = 17,777.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,467.28x = 44,178.88 × 17,777.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,467.28x = 785,401,525.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,401,525.71/29,467.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,653.34

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