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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,591.80, 44,330.10 and 17,870.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,591.80, 44,330.10 and 17,870.20 is: 26,770.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,591.80 : 44,330.10 = 17,870.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,591.80/44,330.10 = 17,870.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,591.80x = 44,330.10 × 17,870.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,591.80x = 792,187,753.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,187,753.02/29,591.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,770.52

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