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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,571.46, 44,362.59 and 17,870.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,571.46, 44,362.59 and 17,870.74 is: 26,809.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,571.46 : 44,362.59 = 17,870.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,571.46/44,362.59 = 17,870.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,571.46x = 44,362.59 × 17,870.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,571.46x = 792,792,311.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,792,311.62/29,571.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,809.37

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