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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,627.53, 44,392.70 and 17,944.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,627.53, 44,392.70 and 17,944.09 is: 26,886.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,627.53 : 44,392.70 = 17,944.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,627.53/44,392.70 = 17,944.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,627.53x = 44,392.70 × 17,944.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,627.53x = 796,586,514.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,586,514.42/29,627.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,886.70

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