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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,560.68, 44,253.27 and 17,838.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,560.68, 44,253.27 and 17,838.36 is: 26,704.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,560.68 : 44,253.27 = 17,838.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,560.68/44,253.27 = 17,838.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,560.68x = 44,253.27 × 17,838.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,560.68x = 789,405,761.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,405,761.44/29,560.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,704.59

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