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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,486.90, 44,230.35 and 17,794.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,486.90, 44,230.35 and 17,794.10 is: 26,691.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,486.90 : 44,230.35 = 17,794.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,486.90/44,230.35 = 17,794.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,486.90x = 44,230.35 × 17,794.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,486.90x = 787,039,270.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,039,270.94/29,486.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,691.15

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