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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,580.40, 44,320.44 and 17,869

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,580.40, 44,320.44 and 17,869 is: 26,773.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,580.40 : 44,320.44 = 17,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,580.40/44,320.44 = 17,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,580.40x = 44,320.44 × 17,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,580.40x = 791,961,942.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,961,942.36/29,580.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,773.20

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