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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,622.87, 44,443.35 and 17,789.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,622.87, 44,443.35 and 17,789.85 is: 26,690.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,622.87 : 44,443.35 = 17,789.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,622.87/44,443.35 = 17,789.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,622.87x = 44,443.35 × 17,789.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,622.87x = 790,640,530.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,640,530.00/29,622.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,690.21

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