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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,614.06, 44,399.13 and 17,924.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,614.06, 44,399.13 and 17,924.62 is: 26,873.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,614.06 : 44,399.13 = 17,924.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,614.06/44,399.13 = 17,924.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,614.06x = 44,399.13 × 17,924.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,614.06x = 795,837,533.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,837,533.58/29,614.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,873.64

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