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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,536.92, 44,283.51 and 17,847.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,536.92, 44,283.51 and 17,847.41 is: 26,757.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,536.92 : 44,283.51 = 17,847.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,536.92/44,283.51 = 17,847.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,536.92x = 44,283.51 × 17,847.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,536.92x = 790,345,737.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,345,737.79/29,536.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,757.89

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