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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,545.20, 44,317.80 and 17,881.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,545.20, 44,317.80 and 17,881.20 is: 26,821.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,545.20 : 44,317.80 = 17,881.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,545.20/44,317.80 = 17,881.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,545.20x = 44,317.80 × 17,881.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,545.20x = 792,455,445.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,455,445.36/29,545.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,821.80

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