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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,623.01, 44,445.74 and 17,785.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,623.01, 44,445.74 and 17,785.05 is: 26,684.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,623.01 : 44,445.74 = 17,785.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,623.01/44,445.74 = 17,785.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,623.01x = 44,445.74 × 17,785.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,623.01x = 790,469,508.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,469,508.15/29,623.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,684.31

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