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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,579, 44,346.62 and 17,889.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,579, 44,346.62 and 17,889.62 is: 26,821.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,579 : 44,346.62 = 17,889.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,579/44,346.62 = 17,889.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,579x = 44,346.62 × 17,889.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,579x = 793,344,180.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,344,180.08/29,579
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,821.20

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