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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,541.82, 44,262.62 and 17,830.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,541.82, 44,262.62 and 17,830.44 is: 26,715.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,541.82 : 44,262.62 = 17,830.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,541.82/44,262.62 = 17,830.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,541.82x = 44,262.62 × 17,830.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,541.82x = 789,221,990.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,221,990.15/29,541.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,715.42

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