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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,614.56, 44,399.88 and 17,925.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,614.56, 44,399.88 and 17,925.12 is: 26,874.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,614.56 : 44,399.88 = 17,925.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,614.56/44,399.88 = 17,925.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,614.56x = 44,399.88 × 17,925.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,614.56x = 795,873,176.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,873,176.99/29,614.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,874.39

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