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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,555.57, 44,283.24 and 17,844.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,555.57, 44,283.24 and 17,844.19 is: 26,736.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,555.57 : 44,283.24 = 17,844.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,555.57/44,283.24 = 17,844.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,555.57x = 44,283.24 × 17,844.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,555.57x = 790,198,437.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,198,437.67/29,555.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,736.02

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