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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,486.80, 44,165.40 and 17,779.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,486.80, 44,165.40 and 17,779.60 is: 26,630.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,486.80 : 44,165.40 = 17,779.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,486.80/44,165.40 = 17,779.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,486.80x = 44,165.40 × 17,779.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,486.80x = 785,243,145.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,243,145.84/29,486.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,630.33

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