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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,569.96, 44,360.34 and 17,869.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,569.96, 44,360.34 and 17,869.24 is: 26,807.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,569.96 : 44,360.34 = 17,869.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,569.96/44,360.34 = 17,869.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,569.96x = 44,360.34 × 17,869.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,569.96x = 792,685,561.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,685,561.94/29,569.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,807.12

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