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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,621.62, 44,383.42 and 17,910.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,621.62, 44,383.42 and 17,910.64 is: 26,836.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,621.62 : 44,383.42 = 17,910.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,621.62/44,383.42 = 17,910.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,621.62x = 44,383.42 × 17,910.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,621.62x = 794,935,457.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,935,457.59/29,621.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,836.33

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