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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,485.40, 44,228.10 and 17,821.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,485.40, 44,228.10 and 17,821.40 is: 26,732.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,485.40 : 44,228.10 = 17,821.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,485.40/44,228.10 = 17,821.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,485.40x = 44,228.10 × 17,821.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,485.40x = 788,206,661.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,206,661.34/29,485.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,732.10

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