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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,513.70, 44,270.19 and 17,670.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,513.70, 44,270.19 and 17,670.78 is: 26,505.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,513.70 : 44,270.19 = 17,670.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,513.70/44,270.19 = 17,670.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,513.70x = 44,270.19 × 17,670.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,513.70x = 782,288,788.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,288,788.05/29,513.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,505.95

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