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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,494.62, 44,219.70 and 17,805.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,494.62, 44,219.70 and 17,805.06 is: 26,694.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,494.62 : 44,219.70 = 17,805.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,494.62/44,219.70 = 17,805.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,494.62x = 44,219.70 × 17,805.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,494.62x = 787,334,411.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,334,411.68/29,494.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,694.17

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