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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,626.20, 44,439.30 and 17,962.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,626.20, 44,439.30 and 17,962.20 is: 26,943.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,626.20 : 44,439.30 = 17,962.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,626.20/44,439.30 = 17,962.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,626.20x = 44,439.30 × 17,962.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,626.20x = 798,227,594.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,227,594.46/29,626.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,943.30

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