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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,495.62, 44,221.20 and 17,806.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,495.62, 44,221.20 and 17,806.06 is: 26,695.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,495.62 : 44,221.20 = 17,806.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,495.62/44,221.20 = 17,806.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,495.62x = 44,221.20 × 17,806.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,495.62x = 787,405,340.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,405,340.47/29,495.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,695.67

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