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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,557.82, 44,286.61 and 17,846.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,557.82, 44,286.61 and 17,846.44 is: 26,739.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,557.82 : 44,286.61 = 17,846.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,557.82/44,286.61 = 17,846.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,557.82x = 44,286.61 × 17,846.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,557.82x = 790,358,328.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,358,328.17/29,557.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,739.40

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