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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,630.03, 44,396.44 and 17,946.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,630.03, 44,396.44 and 17,946.59 is: 26,890.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,630.03 : 44,396.44 = 17,946.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,630.03/44,396.44 = 17,946.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,630.03x = 44,396.44 × 17,946.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,630.03x = 796,764,706.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,764,706.14/29,630.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,890.45

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