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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,570.46, 44,361.09 and 17,869.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,570.46, 44,361.09 and 17,869.74 is: 26,807.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,570.46 : 44,361.09 = 17,869.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,570.46/44,361.09 = 17,869.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,570.46x = 44,361.09 × 17,869.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,570.46x = 792,721,144.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,721,144.42/29,570.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,807.87

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