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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,628.78, 44,394.57 and 17,945.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,628.78, 44,394.57 and 17,945.34 is: 26,888.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,628.78 : 44,394.57 = 17,945.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,628.78/44,394.57 = 17,945.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,628.78x = 44,394.57 × 17,945.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,628.78x = 796,675,652.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,675,652.80/29,628.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,888.57

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