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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,606.92, 44,388.42 and 17,917.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,606.92, 44,388.42 and 17,917.36 is: 26,862.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,606.92 : 44,388.42 = 17,917.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,606.92/44,388.42 = 17,917.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,606.92x = 44,388.42 × 17,917.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,606.92x = 795,323,300.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,323,300.97/29,606.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,862.75

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