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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,555.82, 44,283.61 and 17,844.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,555.82, 44,283.61 and 17,844.44 is: 26,736.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,555.82 : 44,283.61 = 17,844.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,555.82/44,283.61 = 17,844.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,555.82x = 44,283.61 × 17,844.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,555.82x = 790,216,221.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,216,221.63/29,555.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,736.40

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